Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings · Class 12 History · Chapter 4
🏛️ Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings: Cultural Developments (c. 600 BCE – 600 CE)
CBSE Class 12 Humanities & Commerce · History · Chapter 1
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| 95% | Main teachings of the Buddha (Four Noble Truths + Eightfold Path + Sangha) — 5-step template: context + 4 Noble Truths + 8 Path + Sangha + conclusion. | 8 MARKS |
| 100% | Source-based on Sanchi/Amaravati or a Buddhist passage — Identify site/text + explain meaning + historian's use. | 5 MARKS |
| 70% | Stupa structure and worship — Define + parts (anda/harmika/yashti/torana) + pradakshina + Sanchi example. | 5 MARKS |
| 65% | Jainism — Mahavira, Triratna, five vows, anekantavada — Mahavira + Triratna + 5 mahavratas + anekantavada + conclusion. | 5 MARKS |
| 55% | Sanchi vs Amaravati / Brahmi decipherment / preservation — Preservation by Bhopal Begums + Cole; Amaravati slabs lost; Prinsep deciphered Brahmi 1837. | 3 MARKS |
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