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1. 1.

   Tick (√) the facts that are mentioned in the text.

   1. The two tribes shared the water of the dam built over the Rohini.
   2. The river had dried up due to an unusually hot summer that year.
   3. The Sakyans believed that there was enough water for both the tribes.
   4. The Buddha was informed about the trouble brinqing between the tribes.
   5. The Buddha sent someone to prevent the war.
   6. The armies were not sure why they were going to war.
   7. The Buddha said that people who remain united are always stronger than those who are alone.
   8. The Buddha believed in peace and harmony.
2. 2.

   "Oh! This must be one of the Hottest summers we've ever had! See how low the river is!"

   1. Who said these words?
   2. What was the speaker referring to?
   3. What happened after this?
3. 3.

   "This is not the time for talk...this is the time for action!"

   1. Who said these words?
   2. What was the speaker talking about?
   3. Was there any other way to solve this problem?
4. 4.

   "But a tree that grew alone and separate from the others was blown down and destroyed!"

   1. Who said these words and to whom?
   2. What was the story that the speaker narrated to them?
   3. Why did he tell them the story?
5. 5.

   How did the Buddha manage to teach the tribes to live in harmony? Do you think they would have solved their dispute without the Buddha's help?

6. 6.

   The soldiers of both armies were prepared to fight without even knowing the reason for the war. What was wrong with this situation?