Religion and Philosophy in Ancient India

History ⇒ Ancient Indian History

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Describe the main features of the Bhakti movement in ancient India.

Describe the main teachings of Mahavira in Jainism.

Discuss the impact of Buddhism on Indian society and culture.

Discuss the significance of the concept of 'ahimsa' in ancient Indian religions.

Explain the concept of 'karma' as understood in ancient Indian philosophies.

Explain the concept of 'moksha' in Hinduism and Jainism.

Explain the difference between Hinayana and Mahayana Buddhism.

Explain the difference between 'Shruti' and 'Smriti' in ancient Indian religious texts.

The Upanishads are primarily concerned with which aspect of Vedic literature? (1) Rituals (2) Philosophy (3) Law (4) Poetry

Which ancient Indian philosopher is associated with the Advaita Vedanta school? (1) Ramanuja (2) Shankara (3) Patanjali (4) Kapila

Which ancient Indian text is considered the earliest source of Hindu philosophy? (1) Ramayana (2) Rigveda (3) Arthashastra (4) Manusmriti

Which king is known for spreading Buddhism outside India? (1) Chandragupta Maurya (2) Ashoka (3) Harsha (4) Kanishka

Fill in the blank: The Bhagavad Gita is a part of the __________.

Fill in the blank: The Buddhist doctrine of 'Anatta' means __________.

Fill in the blank: The Buddhist monastic community is called the __________.

Fill in the blank: The concept of 'Brahman' in Hindu philosophy refers to the __________.

True or False: Jainism believes in the concept of non-violence (ahimsa) as its central tenet.

True or False: The Ajivika sect believed in the doctrine of niyati (destiny or fate).

True or False: The Charvaka school of philosophy denied the existence of an afterlife.

True or False: The concept of 'Atman' refers to the universal soul in Hindu philosophy.