World Religions Ch. 5 Test

How many Tirthankaras preceded Mahavira in the founding of Jainism?

Twenty-three

Mahavira and the other figures associated with the establishment of Jainism are called Tirthankaras, which means

crossing builders

Mahavira taught that karma is built up as the result of what type of conduct?

All conduct

Because of their doctrine of ahimsa, Jains are

vegetarians

Which of the following is the title of the Jain scriptures ?

Agamas

Jains have become one of the wealthiest groups in modern India because of their emphasis on truthfulness and their reputation for being

excellent business people

Based on Mahavira's life, which of the following words best describes ascetic life?

Deprivation

After twelve years of being an ascetic, Mahavira achieved a release from the bonds that ties one's soul to the endless cycle of birth, death, and rebirth called

Moksha

The philosophical worldview of Jainism can be described as

Dualistic

Which group of people characterizes the ideal life of a Jain

Monks

Orthodox Jains believe that these are the actual sermons or teachings Mahavira gave to his disciples

Agamas

Which of the following is true regarding the rile of women in the Digambara Jain sect?

Women are prohibited from entering monasteries and temples

This group is located in northern India is liberal in its interpretation of Mahavira's teachings.

Svetambaras

Why did the Jains separate into two sects by 80 B.C.E, sects that still exist today?

They separated because they disagreed over what it meant to be a true Jain.

Jains believe that the flesh is evil and must be tormented so this can attain release from the cycle of births.

soul

How many Tirthankaras do Jains worship in their temples?

24

One of the five vows Jain monks take is to renounce this pleasure.

Sexual

This Jain festival lasts for eight days and encourages the laity to live as monks for at least one day.

Paijusana

Which of the following is not likely to be the profession of a devout Jain?

Soldier

Why are Jains one of the wealthiest classes in India ?

because of prohibitions on professions that take life or profit from slaughter are prohibited, they've had to turn to commercial professions.

What is one way Jains worship at home?

They recite the names of saints from the past

What Hindu holiday do Jains observe?

Divali

Mahavira's life was similar to what other religious figure's life?

Buddha

Practitioners of this religion and Jains share an understanding of time and religion.

Theravada Buddhism

According to Jain teachings, all living beings owe their present form to their own

karma