Jainism And Buddhism - Study Mode
[#171] To whom is the introduction of Buddhism into China traditionally attributed?
Correct Answer
(D) Kashyapa Matanga
Explanation
Solution: Kasyapa Matanga or Jia Yemoteng was an Indian Buddhist monk who is traditionally believed to have first introduced Buddhism to China in the 1st century CE. According to popular accounts of Chinese Buddhism, Emperor Ming of Han dreamt of a golden deity interpreted as the Buddha and sent a delegation to India.
[#172] Ashoka expresses his faith in the Buddhist creed in the
Correct Answer
(D) Bhabru edict
Explanation
Solution: Ashoka expresses his faith in the Buddhist creed in the Bhabru edict.
[#173] Who was the mother of Mahavira?
Correct Answer
(C) Trishala
Explanation
Solution: Trishala, Trishala Devi, Priyakarini, or Trishala Mata was the mother of Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, and wife of the Jain monarch, Siddartha of Kundgraam, of present-day Bihar. Mahavira was born in Kundgram near Vaishali (Bihar) at 599 B.C.
[#174] Buddha gave his first religious message at
Correct Answer
(D) Sarnath
Explanation
Solution: The sermon, Buddha gave to the five monks, was his first sermon, called the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta. It was given on the full-moon day of Asalha Puja.
[#175] Buddha delivered his first sermon at __________
Correct Answer
(B) Sarnath
Explanation
Solution: The sermon, Buddha gave to the five monks, was his first sermon, called the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta. It was given on the full-moon day of Asalha Puja.