Question 1

Ahimsa involves

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A)  restricting one's diet to vegetables. 
B)  straining one's water before drinking it. 
C)  drinking only as much water as is absolutely necessary. 
D)  All of the above 
A)  restricting one's diet to vegetables. 
B)  straining one's water before drinking it. 
C)  drinking only as much water as is absolutely necessary. 
D)  All of the above

Question 2

The period of Parshva and the historical origins of the Jain tradition coincides with the

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A)  arrival to India of the Aryans. 
B)  ending of the Vedic period. 
C)  lifetime of Gautama the Buddha. 
D)  reign of the Buddhist king Ashoka. 
A)  arrival to India of the Aryans. 
B)  ending of the Vedic period. 
C)  lifetime of Gautama the Buddha. 
D)  reign of the Buddhist king Ashoka.

Question 3

Jains believe that human nature is depraved to the point of needing assistance from the tirthankaras, and therefore they continue to appear in the world.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Jainism has earned a special reputation for having

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A)  most fully embraced Hinduism and Islam in its doctrines and practices. 
B)  produced the most politically astute leaders of any Indian religion. 
C)  gained millions of converts in recent years, thanks to its liberal doctrinal stance. 
D)  exemplified the ideal of nonviolence. 
A)  most fully embraced Hinduism and Islam in its doctrines and practices. 
B)  produced the most politically astute leaders of any Indian religion. 
C)  gained millions of converts in recent years, thanks to its liberal doctrinal stance. 
D)  exemplified the ideal of nonviolence.

Question 5

Explain the relevance of the tirthankaras for Jains.

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The tirthankaras are highly revered figu

Question 6

One Muslim ruler who developed particularly close relations with Jains and who issued several decrees promoting the protection of animals was _______ the Great.

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The answer of One Muslim ruler who developed particularly close...

Question 7

In its most visible form, Jain worship concentrates on _______ of the tirthankaras, although the Sthanakvasis and Terapanthis shun this.

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The answer of In its most visible form, Jain worship...

Question 8

The Sthanakvasi and the Terapanthi sects

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A)  are forms of Digambara Jainism. 
B)  reject the worship of images. 
C)  unlike other Jains are strictly vegetarian. 
D)  are especially common in North America. 
A)  are forms of Digambara Jainism. 
B)  reject the worship of images. 
C)  unlike other Jains are strictly vegetarian. 
D)  are especially common in North America.

Question 9

What is the definition of the following term:
-loka:

Accepted Answer

(loh'kah; Sanskrit,

Question 10

What is the definition of the following term:
-ajiva:

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(uh-jee'vuh; Sanskrit, "nonsou

Question 11

Jains believe that twenty-four _______ have appeared in this current world cycle.

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The answer of Jains believe that twenty-four _______ have appeared...

Question 12

What is the definition of the following term:
-Digambara:

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(di'guhm-buh-ruh; Sanskrit, "those whose

Question 13

One ancient text states that during Mahavira's lifetime 1,400 women, as opposed to 700 men, attained _______.

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The answer of One ancient text states that during Mahavira's...

Question 14

The immorality that tarnishes the soul with heavy matter lies mainly in the

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A)  degree of harm done to sentient beings. 
B)  judgment of the gods. 
C)  evil intention, not in the consequence of the action. 
D)  spiritual state of the individual as affected by practices such as meditation. 
A)  degree of harm done to sentient beings. 
B)  judgment of the gods. 
C)  evil intention, not in the consequence of the action. 
D)  spiritual state of the individual as affected by practices such as meditation.

Question 15

Buddhist accounts of Gautama's path to enlightenment point out that, unlike Mahavira, the Buddha continued on the path of strict asceticism to the very end of his life.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Digambara Jains accept the possibility of women attaining kevala.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Describe the loka. How does this Jain doctrine relate to the individual's quest for liberation?

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The concept of loka in Jainism refers to

Question 18

Jainism might best be labeled _______ in the sense that there are gods, but ultimately the religion moves beyond them when it comes to the issue of salvation.

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The answer of Jainism might best be labeled _______ in...

Question 19

Right faith (darshana), right knowledge (jnana), and right practice (caritra) are known as the _______ of Jainism.

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The answer of Right faith (darshana), right knowledge (jnana), and...

Question 20

Jain nuns, whether of the Digambara or the Shvetambara sect, wear clothing when in public.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Ahimsa involves

The period of Parshva and the historical origins of the Jain tradition coincides with the

Jains believe that human nature is depraved to the point of needing assistance from the tirthankaras, and therefore they continue to appear in the world.

Jainism has earned a special reputation for having

Explain the relevance of the tirthankaras for Jains.

One Muslim ruler who developed particularly close relations with Jains and who issued several decrees promoting the protection of animals was _______ the Great.

In its most visible form, Jain worship concentrates on _______ of the tirthankaras, although the Sthanakvasis and Terapanthis shun this.

The Sthanakvasi and the Terapanthi sects

What is the definition of the following term: -loka:

What is the definition of the following term: -ajiva:

Jains believe that twenty-four _______ have appeared in this current world cycle.

What is the definition of the following term: -Digambara:

One ancient text states that during Mahavira's lifetime 1,400 women, as opposed to 700 men, attained _______.

The immorality that tarnishes the soul with heavy matter lies mainly in the

Buddhist accounts of Gautama's path to enlightenment point out that, unlike Mahavira, the Buddha continued on the path of strict asceticism to the very end of his life.

Digambara Jains accept the possibility of women attaining kevala.

Describe the loka. How does this Jain doctrine relate to the individual's quest for liberation?

Jainism might best be labeled _______ in the sense that there are gods, but ultimately the religion moves beyond them when it comes to the issue of salvation.

Right faith (darshana), right knowledge (jnana), and right practice (caritra) are known as the _______ of Jainism.

Jain nuns, whether of the Digambara or the Shvetambara sect, wear clothing when in public.

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Exam 6: Jainism

Ahimsa involves

The period of Parshva and the historical origins of the Jain tradition coincides with the

Jains believe that human nature is depraved to the point of needing assistance from the tirthankaras, and therefore they continue to appear in the world.

Jainism has earned a special reputation for having

Explain the relevance of the tirthankaras for Jains.

One Muslim ruler who developed particularly close relations with Jains and who issued several decrees promoting the protection of animals was _______ the Great.

In its most visible form, Jain worship concentrates on _______ of the tirthankaras, although the Sthanakvasis and Terapanthis shun this.

The Sthanakvasi and the Terapanthi sects

What is the definition of the following term: -loka:

What is the definition of the following term: -ajiva:

Jains believe that twenty-four _______ have appeared in this current world cycle.

What is the definition of the following term: -Digambara:

One ancient text states that during Mahavira's lifetime 1,400 women, as opposed to 700 men, attained _______.

The immorality that tarnishes the soul with heavy matter lies mainly in the

Buddhist accounts of Gautama's path to enlightenment point out that, unlike Mahavira, the Buddha continued on the path of strict asceticism to the very end of his life.

Digambara Jains accept the possibility of women attaining kevala.

Describe the loka. How does this Jain doctrine relate to the individual's quest for liberation?

Jainism might best be labeled _______ in the sense that there are gods, but ultimately the religion moves beyond them when it comes to the issue of salvation.

Right faith (darshana), right knowledge (jnana), and right practice (caritra) are known as the _______ of Jainism.

Jain nuns, whether of the Digambara or the Shvetambara sect, wear clothing when in public.

An Invitation to the Study of World Religions

Indigenous Religions of North America

Indigenous Religions of Africa

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Buddhism

Sikhism

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Islam

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