Question 1

Discuss the Five Great Vows of Jainism and how they have an impact on the lives of monastic Jains.

Accepted Answer

The Five Great Vows of Jainism, also known as the Mahavratas, are a set of ethical principles that guide the lives of monastic Jains. These vows are considered essential for spiritual progress and liberation from the cycle of birth and death. The Five Great Vows are:

1. Ahimsa (Non-violence): This vow requires Jains to practice non-violence in thought, word, and deed. Monastic Jains take this vow very seriously and strive to avoid causing harm to any living being, whether it is through physical violence, verbal abuse, or even negative thoughts.

2. Satya (Truthfulness): Monastic Jains are committed to speaking the truth at all times. They avoid lying, deceit, and falsehood in their interactions with others. This vow also extends to being honest with oneself and living an authentic life.

3. Asteya (Non-stealing): Monastic Jains vow to refrain from taking anything that is not freely given. This includes material possessions, as well as intangible things such as credit, recognition, or praise that is not rightfully earned.

4. Brahmacharya (Chastity): This vow requires Jains to practice celibacy and control their sexual desires. Monastic Jains renounce worldly pleasures and focus on spiritual pursuits, which includes abstaining from any form of sexual activity.

5. Aparigraha (Non-attachment): Monastic Jains vow to live a life of minimalism and non-attachment to material possessions. They renounce the accumulation of wealth and possessions, and live a simple and austere lifestyle.

These vows have a profound impact on the lives of monastic Jains. By adhering to these ethical principles, they cultivate a deep sense of compassion, self-discipline, and spiritual purity. The vows guide their daily actions, interactions with others, and their inner spiritual journey. By living a life dedicated to these vows, monastic Jains strive to attain spiritual liberation and enlightenment, ultimately breaking free from the cycle of birth and death. The Five Great Vows are the cornerstone of Jain monastic life, shaping their character and guiding them towards the ultimate goal of spiritual liberation.

Question 2

Approximately what proportion of Indians are estimated to be Jains?

Accepted Answer

A)  0.5 percent 
B)  2 percent 
C)  10 percent 
D)  7 percent 
A)  0.5 percent 
B)  2 percent 
C)  10 percent 
D)  7 percent A

Question 3

Although they are in separate religious traditions, both Jains and Sikhs in India are governed by the law applying to Hindus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Whaorm did the asceticism practiced by Mahavira take?

Accepted Answer

A)  severe fasting, meditation, and nakedness 
B)  meditation and nakedness 
C)  Buddha's Middle Path 
D)  partial fasting and meditation 
A)  severe fasting, meditation, and nakedness 
B)  meditation and nakedness 
C)  Buddha's Middle Path 
D)  partial fasting and meditation

Question 5

Using examples, describe three forms of Jain devotional practice.

Accepted Answer

Jain devotional practices are centered a

Question 6

In the Hindu Bhagavata Purana, the first Jain Tirthankara is mentioned as a partial incarnation of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Kali 
B)  Krishna 
C)  Shiva 
D)  Vishnu 
A)  Kali 
B)  Krishna 
C)  Shiva 
D)  Vishnu

Question 7

Which of these texts do these lines come from? "I renounce all killing of living beings, whether subtle or gross, whether movable or immovable. Nor shall I myself kill living beings (nor cause others to do it, nor consent to it). As long as I live, I confess and blame, repent and exempt myself of these sins, in the thrice threefold way, in mind, speech, and body."

Accepted Answer

A)  The Five Great Vows 
B)  Book of Tirthankara 
C)  Digambara Sutra 
D)  The Four Great Truths 
A)  The Five Great Vows 
B)  Book of Tirthankara 
C)  Digambara Sutra 
D)  The Four Great Truths

Question 8

The Digambara sect of Jainism holds that their monks (but not their nuns) should always be unclothed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The cardinal principle of Jainism is ________, which means: do not harm any living thing.

Accepted Answer

A)  ahimsa 
B)  bhakti 
C)  tirtha 
D)  samsara 
A)  ahimsa 
B)  bhakti 
C)  tirtha 
D)  samsara

Question 10

What does the following Key Term mean:
-ahimsa

Accepted Answer

The principle of not harming l

Question 11

A major sect of Jainism holds that men cannot attain enlightenment until they are reborn as women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Mahavira did not allow women to become Jains.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The great teacher Jains revere most is the last one, the twenty-fourth, known by the title Mahavira.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Ahimsa is considered the single eternal law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Jains think the soul can become dimmed, dirtied, and weighed down by particles of lifeless matter.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Just like Hinduism and Buddhism, Jainism has made adjustments to its doctrines to cope with modern changes in the world.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What does the following Key Term mean:
-kevala

Accepted Answer

Omniscience, absolut

Question 18

The _________sect of Jainism holds that their monks remain "Sky-clad" during their life.

Accepted Answer

A)  Indobara 
B)  Digambara 
C)  Shvetambara 
D)  Sthanakvasi 
A)  Indobara 
B)  Digambara 
C)  Shvetambara 
D)  Sthanakvasi

Question 19

In Jainism, ________ are conscious and eternal; they are distincrom each other and independent of the body, though capable of controlling the body.

Accepted Answer

A)  an-atman 
B)  atman 
C)  jivas 
D)  bodies 
A)  an-atman 
B)  atman 
C)  jivas 
D)  bodies

Question 20

Jainism has had a series of great teachers, called ________ or founders, throughout the current cosmic era, a period that is to last twenty-one thousand years.

Accepted Answer

A)  Bodhisattva 
B)  Priest 
C)  Tirthankara 
D)  Brahmin 
A)  Bodhisattva 
B)  Priest 
C)  Tirthankara 
D)  Brahmin

Discuss the Five Great Vows of Jainism and how they have an impact on the lives of monastic Jains.

Approximately what proportion of Indians are estimated to be Jains?

Although they are in separate religious traditions, both Jains and Sikhs in India are governed by the law applying to Hindus.

Whaorm did the asceticism practiced by Mahavira take?

Using examples, describe three forms of Jain devotional practice.

In the Hindu Bhagavata Purana, the first Jain Tirthankara is mentioned as a partial incarnation of ________.

The Digambara sect of Jainism holds that their monks (but not their nuns) should always be unclothed.

The cardinal principle of Jainism is ________, which means: do not harm any living thing.

What does the following Key Term mean: -ahimsa

A major sect of Jainism holds that men cannot attain enlightenment until they are reborn as women.

Mahavira did not allow women to become Jains.

The great teacher Jains revere most is the last one, the twenty-fourth, known by the title Mahavira.

Ahimsa is considered the single eternal law.

Jains think the soul can become dimmed, dirtied, and weighed down by particles of lifeless matter.

Just like Hinduism and Buddhism, Jainism has made adjustments to its doctrines to cope with modern changes in the world.

What does the following Key Term mean: -kevala

The _________sect of Jainism holds that their monks remain "Sky-clad" during their life.

In Jainism, ________ are conscious and eternal; they are distincrom each other and independent of the body, though capable of controlling the body.

Jainism has had a series of great teachers, called ________ or founders, throughout the current cosmic era, a period that is to last twenty-one thousand years.

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Discuss the Five Great Vows of Jainism and how they have an impact on the lives of monastic Jains.

Approximately what proportion of Indians are estimated to be Jains?

Although they are in separate religious traditions, both Jains and Sikhs in India are governed by the law applying to Hindus.

Whaorm did the asceticism practiced by Mahavira take?

Using examples, describe three forms of Jain devotional practice.

In the Hindu Bhagavata Purana, the first Jain Tirthankara is mentioned as a partial incarnation of ________.

The Digambara sect of Jainism holds that their monks (but not their nuns) should always be unclothed.

The cardinal principle of Jainism is ________, which means: do not harm any living thing.

What does the following Key Term mean: -ahimsa

A major sect of Jainism holds that men cannot attain enlightenment until they are reborn as women.

Mahavira did not allow women to become Jains.

The great teacher Jains revere most is the last one, the twenty-fourth, known by the title Mahavira.

Ahimsa is considered the single eternal law.

Jains think the soul can become dimmed, dirtied, and weighed down by particles of lifeless matter.

Just like Hinduism and Buddhism, Jainism has made adjustments to its doctrines to cope with modern changes in the world.

What does the following Key Term mean: -kevala

The _________sect of Jainism holds that their monks remain "Sky-clad" during their life.

In Jainism, ________ are conscious and eternal; they are distincrom each other and independent of the body, though capable of controlling the body.

Jainism has had a series of great teachers, called ________ or founders, throughout the current cosmic era, a period that is to last twenty-one thousand years.

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Indigenous Religions: North America and Africa

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