36. What was the Ajivika belief about the nature of the universe?
A) The universe is a manifestation of God’s will
B) The universe is eternal and unchanging
C) The universe is constantly changing and impermanent
D) The universe is an illusion and does not really exist
37. Which of the following was a common practice among the Ajivikas?
A) Vegetarianism
B) Daily prayer and ritual worship
C) Meditation and introspection
D) Fasting and self-mortification
38. What was the Ajivika belief about the nature of the self?
A) The self is eternal and unchanging
B) The self is constantly changing and impermanent
C) The self is an illusion and does not really exist
D) The self is determined by one’s past actions and cannot be changed
39. What was the Ajivika belief about the role of karma in determining one’s fate?
A) Karma is the sole determinant of one’s fate
B) Karma plays a small role in determining one’s fate, which is mostly predetermined
C) Karma is not a factor in determining one’s fate
D) Karma is only one factor among many in determining one’s fate
40. Which of the following was a reason for the decline of the Ajivika sect?
A) Persecution by other religious groups
B) Lack of popular appeal
C) The death of its founder, Gosala Mankhaliputta
D) The rise of Buddhism and Jainism, which offered more attractive alternatives
