Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings

Question:

What religious and philosophical traditions emerged during the sixth century BCE?

1) Early Vedic traditions
2) Later Vedic traditions
3) Jainism and Buddhism
4) Development of Mahayana Buddhism

Choose the correct answer from the given options:

Options:

1

2

3

4

Correct Answer:

3

Explanation:

Events in chronology:

A) Early Vedic traditions (c. 1500-1000 BCE)
B) Later Vedic traditions (c. 1000-500 BCE)
C) Early Upanishads; Jainism, Buddhism emerged (c. sixth century BCE)
D) First stupas (c. third century BCE)
E) Development of Mahayana Buddhism, Vaishnavism, Shaivism and goddess cults (c. second century BCE onwards)
F) Earliest temples (c. third century CE)