Question 1

According to Jainism, which of the following statements is true of Tirthankaras?

Accepted Answer

A) They are enlightened humans whose teachings point the way for others. 
B) They promote Hindu sacrifices for the attainment of moksha. 
C) They are gods who lived as mortals among human beings on the earth. 
D) They are the founders of Jainism. 
A) They are enlightened humans whose teachings point the way for others. 
B) They promote Hindu sacrifices for the attainment of moksha. 
C) They are gods who lived as mortals among human beings on the earth. 
D) They are the founders of Jainism.

Question 2

How do Jain monastics obtain food for themselves?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.
Jain monastics neithe

Question 3

Identify a true statement about the Namokar Mantra.

Accepted Answer

A) It is a very elaborate prayer. 
B) It is recited in its original language of Arabic. 
C) It is the common scripture recognized by all Jain groups. 
D) It is thought to destroy sins and obstacles. 
A) It is a very elaborate prayer. 
B) It is recited in its original language of Arabic. 
C) It is the common scripture recognized by all Jain groups. 
D) It is thought to destroy sins and obstacles.

Question 4

According to Jainism, direct, immediate knowledge is knowledge of one's soul in its pure form; this brings freedom from reincarnation.A person with this knowledge is a:

Accepted Answer

A) kevalin. 
B) Digambar. 
C) shaman. 
D) Shvetambar. 
A) kevalin. 
B) Digambar. 
C) shaman. 
D) Shvetambar.

Question 5

Jains believe that:

Accepted Answer

A) Tirthankaras, or "Ford Finders," are gods. 
B) the present era has had a series of twenty-four religious leaders. 
C) Mahavira is the founder of their religion and is a human form of god. 
D) sacrificial rituals bring freedom from reincarnation. 
A) Tirthankaras, or "Ford Finders," are gods. 
B) the present era has had a series of twenty-four religious leaders. 
C) Mahavira is the founder of their religion and is a human form of god. 
D) sacrificial rituals bring freedom from reincarnation.

Question 6

As a result of age-old trading links, many Jains from western India settled in eastern African countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

For Jainism, karma is:

Accepted Answer

A) the spiritual energy necessary for a proper religious life. 
B) the way to true pleasure in life. 
C) the moral law of cause and effect that determines one's reincarnation. 
D) moral duties. 
A) the spiritual energy necessary for a proper religious life. 
B) the way to true pleasure in life. 
C) the moral law of cause and effect that determines one's reincarnation. 
D) moral duties.

Question 8

The word Jainism is commonly traced to the Sanskrit word for "conquer." This conquering refers to the:

Accepted Answer

A) conflict Jains face when deciding which sect of Jainism they wish to follow. 
B) battle Jains wage within themselves to gain the full knowledge that leads to enlightenment. 
C) war between the gods and the demons before the earth was created. 
D) disagreements over monastic doctrine and practice. 
A) conflict Jains face when deciding which sect of Jainism they wish to follow. 
B) battle Jains wage within themselves to gain the full knowledge that leads to enlightenment. 
C) war between the gods and the demons before the earth was created. 
D) disagreements over monastic doctrine and practice.

Question 9

Jains believe that the world:

Accepted Answer

A) requires gods to control its processes. 
B) is eternal and uncreated. 
C) is made up of only ajiva. 
D) takes one kalpa to revolve around the sun. 
A) requires gods to control its processes. 
B) is eternal and uncreated. 
C) is made up of only ajiva. 
D) takes one kalpa to revolve around the sun.

Question 10

In Jainism, who is the main model of how to achieve enlightenment?

Accepted Answer

A) Mahavira 
B) Parshvanatha 
C) Chitrabhanu 
D) Krishna 
A) Mahavira 
B) Parshvanatha 
C) Chitrabhanu 
D) Krishna

Question 11

The Jains believe that the souls of the dead are reborn immediately.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

What caused all Jains long ago to give up farming?

Accepted Answer

A) nirvana 
B) ahimsa 
C) kalpa 
D) moksha 
A) nirvana 
B) ahimsa 
C) kalpa 
D) moksha

Question 13

Today the number of Jains in the world is around:

Accepted Answer

A) 5-6 million. 
B) 12 million. 
C) 15 million. 
D) 30 million. 
A) 5-6 million. 
B) 12 million. 
C) 15 million. 
D) 30 million.

Question 14

Identify a true statement about Parshvanatha.

Accepted Answer

A) He promoted Hindu sacrifices. 
B) He was the twenty-fourth Tirthankara of this age. 
C) He taught the abandonment of worldly attachments. 
D) He is considered a god by Jain worshippers. 
A) He promoted Hindu sacrifices. 
B) He was the twenty-fourth Tirthankara of this age. 
C) He taught the abandonment of worldly attachments. 
D) He is considered a god by Jain worshippers.

Question 15

For Jains, Diwali is celebrated to:

Accepted Answer

A) remember Mahavira's death. 
B) pray for the souls of the dead. 
C) pray for the reincarnation of ancestors. 
D) shed accumulated karma. 
A) remember Mahavira's death. 
B) pray for the souls of the dead. 
C) pray for the reincarnation of ancestors. 
D) shed accumulated karma.

Question 16

Discuss the essential features of North American Jain temples.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.
In North America, Jai

Question 17

Which of the following is one of the five cardinal virtues of Jainism?

Accepted Answer

A) courage 
B) chivalry 
C) chastity 
D) hospitality 
A) courage 
B) chivalry 
C) chastity 
D) hospitality

Question 18

What is the central teaching of Jainism?

Accepted Answer

A) karma 
B) navjote 
C) vak lao 
D) moksha 
A) karma 
B) navjote 
C) vak lao 
D) moksha

Question 19

Shvetambars believe that:

Accepted Answer

A) asceticism goes against the very foundation of Jainism. 
B) a soul in a female body can reach liberation. 
C) sacrificial rituals help attain freedom from reincarnation. 
D) monks and nuns should not wear any clothing. 
A) asceticism goes against the very foundation of Jainism. 
B) a soul in a female body can reach liberation. 
C) sacrificial rituals help attain freedom from reincarnation. 
D) monks and nuns should not wear any clothing.

According to Jainism, which of the following statements is true of Tirthankaras?

How do Jain monastics obtain food for themselves?

Identify a true statement about the Namokar Mantra.

According to Jainism, direct, immediate knowledge is knowledge of one's soul in its pure form; this brings freedom from reincarnation.A person with this knowledge is a:

Jains believe that:

As a result of age-old trading links, many Jains from western India settled in eastern African countries.

For Jainism, karma is:

The word Jainism is commonly traced to the Sanskrit word for "conquer." This conquering refers to the:

Jains believe that the world:

In Jainism, who is the main model of how to achieve enlightenment?

The Jains believe that the souls of the dead are reborn immediately.

What caused all Jains long ago to give up farming?

Today the number of Jains in the world is around:

Identify a true statement about Parshvanatha.

For Jains, Diwali is celebrated to:

Discuss the essential features of North American Jain temples.

Which of the following is one of the five cardinal virtues of Jainism?

What is the central teaching of Jainism?

Shvetambars believe that:

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Exam 4: Encountering Jainism: The Austere Way to Liberation

According to Jainism, which of the following statements is true of Tirthankaras?

How do Jain monastics obtain food for themselves?

Identify a true statement about the Namokar Mantra.

According to Jainism, direct, immediate knowledge is knowledge of one's soul in its pure form; this brings freedom from reincarnation.A person with this knowledge is a:

Jains believe that:

As a result of age-old trading links, many Jains from western India settled in eastern African countries.

For Jainism, karma is:

The word Jainism is commonly traced to the Sanskrit word for "conquer." This conquering refers to the:

Jains believe that the world:

In Jainism, who is the main model of how to achieve enlightenment?

The Jains believe that the souls of the dead are reborn immediately.

What caused all Jains long ago to give up farming?

Today the number of Jains in the world is around:

Identify a true statement about Parshvanatha.

For Jains, Diwali is celebrated to:

Discuss the essential features of North American Jain temples.

Which of the following is one of the five cardinal virtues of Jainism?

What is the central teaching of Jainism?

Shvetambars believe that:

Beginning Your Study of World Religions

Encountering Indigenous Religions: Ways to Tribal Life

Encountering Hinduism: Many Paths to Liberation

Encountering Buddhism: The Middle Path to Liberation

Encountering Sikhism: The Way of Gods Name

Encountering Daoism and Confucianism: Two Views of the Eternal Way

Encountering Shinto: the Way of the Kami

Encountering Zoroastrianism: The Way of the One Wise Lord

Encountering Judaism: The Way of Gods People

Encountering Christianity: The Way of Jesus Christ

Encountering Islam: The Straight Path of the One God

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