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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks. 

   1. Buddha attained englightenment at ______.
   2. The _____ bacame followers ofJainism in large numbers.
   3. _____ and _____ are the two sects of Jainism. 
   4. Mahavira preached in _____ language. 
   5. Buddha is worshipped as god by the followers of _____ sect.
   6. Buddhism split into ______ and _____.
   7. Mahavira was the ______ tirthankar. 
   8. The Buddhist order of monks and nuns was called ______.
   9. Gautma Buddha delivered his first sermon at  ______.
   10. The early Jains taught their doctrine in ______ language. 
   11. Mahavira belonged to the _______ clart. 
   12. The monasteries where the Buddhist monks lived were called _____. 
2. 2.

   Why were the new religions so popular among the masses?

3. 3.

   Explain why common people were dissatisfied with the Brahmanical religion.

4. 4.

   What were the main teachings of Mahavira?

5. 5.

   Name the different sects of Buddhism. How did they differ from each other?

6. 6.

   Mention the areas beyond India where Buddhism became popular.