Ancient History Quiz 10

1. Sthaviravadins belong to Mahayana Buddhism. 
2. Lokottaravadin sect was an offshoot of Mahasanghika sect of Buddhism. 
3. The deification of Buddha by Mahasanghikas fostered Mahayana Buddhism. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [2020]

1. Parivrajaka — Renunciant and Wanderer; 
2. Shramana — Priest with a high status; 
3. Upasaka — Lay follower of Buddhism. 

Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched? [2020]

1. Deification of the Buddha; 
2. Treading the path of Bodhisattvas; 
3. Image worship and rituals. 

Which of the above is/are the feature/features of Mahayana Buddhism? [2019]

1. ‘Bijak’ is a composition of the teachings of Saint Dadu Dayal. 
2. The Philosophy of Pushti Marg was propounded by Madhvacharya. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [2014]

1. Sankhya does not accept the theory of rebirth or transmigration of soul. 
2. Sankhya holds that it is the self-knowledge that leads to liberation and not any exterior influence or agent. 

Which of the statements are correct? [2013]