Religion and Philosophy in Ancient India

History ⇒ Ancient Indian History

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Describe the concept of 'Brahman' in the Upanishads.

Describe the main teachings of Mahavira in Jainism.

Describe the role of Ashoka in the spread of Buddhism.

Explain the concept of 'Ahimsa' and its importance in Jainism and Buddhism.

Explain the concept of 'Karma' as understood in ancient Indian philosophy.

Explain the difference between Hinayana and Mahayana Buddhism.

Explain the significance of the concept of 'Rebirth' in ancient Indian religions.

Explain the significance of the 'Middle Path' in Buddhism.

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

The Vedas are written in which language? (1) Prakrit (2) Sanskrit (3) Pali (4) Tamil

Which ancient Indian text discusses the duties of kings and the art of governance? (1) Arthashastra (2) Ramayana (3) Rigveda (4) Dhammapada

Which Indian philosopher is credited with the systematization of Advaita Vedanta? (1) Ramanuja (2) Shankara (3) Patanjali (4) Kanada

Fill in the blank: The _______ is considered the oldest of the four Vedas.

Fill in the blank: The _______ is the central text of Sikhism, which emerged in medieval India.

Fill in the blank: The _______ Sutras are the earliest Buddhist scriptures.

Fill in the blank: The _______ system divides Hindu society into four main groups based on occupation.

True or False: Jainism accepts the authority of the Vedas.

True or False: The Bhagavad Gita advocates the path of Bhakti (devotion) as one way to attain liberation.

True or False: The Bhagavad Gita is a part of the Mahabharata.

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