India's Cultural Roots
CBSE · Class 6 · Social Science
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What does 'Mahavira' mean?
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Great hero
Mahavira means 'great hero'. Prince Vardhamana became known as Mahavira after he achieved supreme wisdom and started preaching Jainism.
Which of the following are core principles of Jainism? (Select all correct answers)
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Ahimsa (non-violence), Anekantavada (many perspectives), Aparigraha (non-possession)
The three main principles of Jainism are Ahimsa (non-violence), Anekantavada (accepting multiple perspectives of truth), and Aparigraha (non-attachment to material possessions).
The Vedic hymns were composed by:
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Rishis and rishikas
The Vedic hymns were composed by rishis (male sages) and rishikas (female sages). They were spiritual seekers who composed these hymns in early Sanskrit.
True or False: The Vedas were originally written down on palm leaves.
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False
False. The Vedas were not originally written down. They were passed down orally from teacher to student for thousands of years through careful memorization and recitation.
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