Important Questions
1. Who performed the Rajasuya and Ashwamedha Yagya? [CBSE 2017]
2. Why is the middle of the first millennium BC often considered a turning point in world history? [CBSE 2017]
3. Discuss the philosophy of Jaina [CBSE 2019]
4. Discuss the sacrificial tradition of the early Vedic period.
5. How Siddhartha attained enlightenment ?
6. How do the principles of Jainism influence Indian thinking ? [CBSE 2019]
Sample Questions
1. Trace out the growth of Buddhism. Explain the main teachings of Buddha. [CBSE 2018]
2. Correct the following statement and rewrite it in your answer book. [CBSE 2021]
3. "Mahayana and Hinayana are the sects of Jainism"
4. Write the name of place where Buddha attained Nibbana. [CBSE 2021]
5. What was the Buddha's method of teaching?
6. What were the three baskets containing different types of texts?
7. "Buddhism grew rapidly both during the lifetime of the Buddha and after his death". Justify the statement with suitable arguments. [CBSE 2019]
