Chapter 4 HISTORY : Early Societies and Religious Movements — Online MCQ Test
HISTORY · CLASS 11 INTER I YEAR · Andhra State Board
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Chapter 4 HISTORY : Early Societies and Religious Movements — Important Questions & Answers
Which varna was traditionally responsible for protection and administration in the Vedic social structure?
- A. Brahmana
- B. Kshatriya
- C. Vaishya
- D. Shudra
Answer: B. Kshatriya
The Kshatriyas were the warrior and ruling class in the traditional Varna system.
The Kshatriyas were the warrior and ruling class in the traditional Varna system.
Who is considered the founder of Jainism in its historical form as the 24th Tirthankara?
- A. Rishabhanatha
- B. Parshvanatha
- C. Vardhamana Mahavira
- D. Gautama Buddha
Answer: C. Vardhamana Mahavira
Vardhamana Mahavira is historically recognized as the 24th Tirthankara and the real organizer of the Jain faith.
Vardhamana Mahavira is historically recognized as the 24th Tirthankara and the real organizer of the Jain faith.
Which of the following was a primary cause for the rise of heterodox sects like Jainism and Buddhism?
- A. The decline of trade and commerce
- B. The dominance of complex rituals and the caste system
- C. The lack of support from urban traders
- D. The absence of iron tools in the Gangetic plain
Answer: B. The dominance of complex rituals and the caste system
Dissatisfaction with ritualistic Brahmanical practices and social inequalities led people to seek alternative spiritual paths.
Dissatisfaction with ritualistic Brahmanical practices and social inequalities led people to seek alternative spiritual paths.
How did Buddhism differ from Brahmanical religion in terms of language usage?
- A. Buddhism only used Sanskrit for scripture
- B. Buddhism promoted the use of Pali, the language of the masses
- C. Buddhism used Greek for wider reach
- D. Buddhism refused to use any written language
Answer: B. Buddhism promoted the use of Pali, the language of the masses
Buddhism adopted Pali, a vernacular language, which helped in spreading its message to the common people compared to Sanskrit.
Buddhism adopted Pali, a vernacular language, which helped in spreading its message to the common people compared to Sanskrit.
Which factor most distinguishes the Jain concept of Karma from the general Vedic concept?
- A. Jainism rejects the concept of karma entirely
- B. Jains view karma as a physical substance that attaches to the soul
- C. Jains believe karma only affects the body, not the soul
- D. Jains believe karma is determined only by birth
Answer: B. Jains view karma as a physical substance that attaches to the soul
In Jainism, karma is conceptualized as subtle matter (particles) that sticks to the Jiva, obstructing its path to liberation.
In Jainism, karma is conceptualized as subtle matter (particles) that sticks to the Jiva, obstructing its path to liberation.