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Tribal belief systems are limited to belief in spirits and minor deities.

Both Buddhism and Jainism advocated for peaceful coexistence and the avoidance of harm to all living beings.

Jainism emerged as a branch of Buddhism.

Buddhism is older than the Vedas.

The Vedic statement ekam sat vipra bahudha vadanti reflects a belief in the unity of cosmic powers.

The Vedas are India's oldest texts.

The Vedic hymns were written on palm-leaf manuscripts.

There are five Vedas, namely, the Rig Veda, the Yajur Veda, the Sama Veda, the Atharva Veda and the Agni Veda.

Buddhism emerged as a distinct school of thought that accepted Vedic authority.

The word ‘Jain’ comes from jina, meaning ‘conqueror,’ referring to the conquest of territory.

According to Vedanta, everything ranging from human life, nature, and the universe is one divine essence called brahman.

The word “Veda” comes from the Sanskrit word “vid” which means “truth.”

Buddha taught for the first time in Sarnath.

The Rigveda contains prayers for cattle, children and horses

Mahavira was a prince in the Sakya ‘gana’

Upanishadic thinkers believed that atman and brahman were ultimately one.

The Buddha attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya.

The Buddha encouraged animal sacrifices.

The Buddha initially lived a life of asceticism before achieving enlightenment.

The concept of brahman is closely associated with the notion of a supreme personal deity.

Jainism and Buddhism both accept the authority of the Vedas.

Yoga is one of the schools of thought that emerged from the Vedic texts.

The Vedas were written texts from the beginning.