6. Who was the most famous Ajivika teacher during the time of the Mauryan empire?
A) Gosala Mankhaliputta
B) Makkhali Gosala
C) Indrabhuti Gautama
D) Devadatta
7. What was the relationship between the Ajivikas and the Mauryan emperor Ashoka?
A) Ashoka was a follower of the Ajivika sect
B) Ashoka was a critic of the Ajivikas and sought to suppress their teachings
C) Ashoka had a cordial relationship with the Ajivikas and allowed them to practice freely
D) Ashoka had no significant relationship with the Ajivikas
8. What is the main difference between Ajivikas and Jains in their approach to asceticism?
A) Ajivikas practice extreme asceticism, while Jains emphasize moderation
B) Ajivikas focus on self-mortification, while Jains emphasize non-violence
C) Ajivikas are opposed to asceticism, while Jains embrace it
D) Ajivikas and Jains have similar approaches to asceticism
9. Which of the following is a belief shared by Ajivikas and Buddhists?
A) The existence of a permanent soul or self
B) The belief in karma and rebirth
C) The belief in an eternal heaven or paradise
D) The belief in a single, all-powerful creator god
10. Which of the following was a major factor in the decline of the Ajivika sect?
A) Competition from other religions and sects
B) Internal divisions and disputes among Ajivika teachers
C) Persecution by rulers who opposed their teachings
D) All of the above
