Buddhism & Jainism – 2

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1. 
Which Buddhist school places special importance on the Bodhisattva?

2. 
Which hand gesture of Buddha is known as Bhumisparsha Mudra?

3. 
When and where was Siddhartha Gautama born?

4. 
What was the name of Mahavira's daughter?

5. 
Which Buddhist school is associated with the philosopher Nagarjuna and the concept of emptiness?

6. 
Which text is associated with the sacred biography of Buddha and is written in mixed Sanskrit–Prakrit?

7. 
Who is traditionally associated with presiding over the Fourth Buddhist Council held under Kanishka?

8. 
Which of the following texts provide a more detailed account of Buddha’s life?

9. 
Which part of the Tripitaka contains a structured analysis of the Sutta Pitaka?

10. 
What is another name for the Sutta Pitaka?

11. 
Which texts provide historical accounts of early Buddhism and its spread to Sri Lanka?

12. 
The Theragatha and Therigatha are collections of:

13. 
Which Buddhist text contains the rules for monks and nuns?

14. 
The Jataka stories are mainly associated with which subject?

15. 
Which Mauryan ruler is associated with the Third Buddhist Council at Pataliputra?

16. 
Who was the 23rd Tirthankara of Jainism?

17. 
Which Pitaka contains Buddha's discourses and teachings?

18. 
What was the birth name of Mahavira?

19. 
Who was the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism?

20. 
Which symbol is traditionally associated with Buddha's first sermon?

21. 
By what other names is Gautama Buddha known?

22. 
What does the Jatakas primarily contain?

23. 
Which Buddhist council was traditionally held at Rajagriha after Buddha's death?

24. 
What was the name of Buddha’s mother?

25. 
Which of the following texts is part of Khuddaka Nikaya?

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