Question

State whether the sentence is true (T) or false (F).
Both Jaina and Buddhist monks went from place to place throughout the year and taught people.
True
False

Answer 1

Hint
The Jaina and Buddhist monks were the followers of Gautama and Mahavira and used to spread their teachings.

Complete answer:
The word Jaina comes from the term Jina which suggests conqueror. Vardhamana Mahavira’s teachings were followed by many people. The followers of Mahavira were known as Jains and they were supposed to live a simple life. On the other hand, Siddhartha Gautama was the founder of Buddhism.

True:- Yes, the sentence is true as the Jaina and Buddhist monks went from place to place throughout the year teaching people and spreading their religion.

False:- No, the sentence is not false but is true.

Therefore the correct answer is True

Note
The Buddhist and Jaina monks would travel throughout the year teaching people. They would only stay when it was difficult to travel like in the times of rain. They would either live in natural caves or the shelters built by their supporters. After some time the supporters and the monks and nuns themselves felt a need for permanent shelters. Then the Monasteries were built, also known as viharas. Mostly, the land for the Viharas was donated by some rich merchant or landowner. The local people would bring offerings like food, medicines etc. The monks would teach them in return. Their teaching helped Buddhism and Jainism gain many followers. And also helped it to spread both the religions beyond the continent over the centuries.