Question 1

The final experience of Jain liberation or release is known as _______ (as it is in Hindu traditions).

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Question 2

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

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(shvayt-ahm'buh-ruh; Sanskrit,...

Question 3

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

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(ji'nuh; Sanskrit, "conqueror"...

Question 4

A sizeable majority of Jains belong to the _______ sect.

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Question 5

For Jainism, karma is

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A)   the spiritual energy vital for the rigors of the religious life.
B)   the "book of life" that is believed to be reviewed by God at the time of death.
C)   the consequence of action per the law of cause and effect.
D)   "ethical duty."E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 6

The Sthanakvasis are distinguishable by the ascetics' practice of constantly wearing the _______ ("mouth-shield").

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Question 7

The destiny of an individual's soul is determined

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A)   as soon as the person dies.
B)   forty-nine days after death.
C)   at varying times, depending on the individual's caste status.
D)   None of the above (Jains do not believe in rebirth.) E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Explain how ahimsa is a central feature of Jain religious life, affecting ethical behavior and also the quest for liberation.

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Ahimsa, or non-violence, is a central fe...

Question 9

For most of Jain history, among the Shvetambaras, women have tended to be regarded as equally spiritually capable as men.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to Digambara doctrine,

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A)   nuns are not esteemed quite as highly as monks.
B)   alms bowls as a means of collecting food are to be avoided.
C)   women must await rebirth in a male body to reach the potential of final deliverance.
D)   All of the aboveE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Because it rejects the authority of the _______, Jainism (along with Buddhism) is considered to be distinctive relative to the Hindu traditions.

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Question 12

Explain how the Five Great Vows are interrelated and all connected to the first vow of ahimsa.

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The Five Great Vows, also known as the M...

Question 13

The full name of the tirthankara popularly known as Mahavira is

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A)   Bhai Mardana.
B)   Nataputta Vardhamana.
C)   Shrimad Rajacandra.
D)   Siddhartha Gautama.E) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 14

The Six Obligatory Duties of the Jain ascetic include each of the following except

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A)   equanimity, achieved through meditation.
B)   praise of the gods and goddesses.
C)   veneration of teachers.
D)   repentance.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

For Jains, the term _______ refers to the process in which matter dirties the soul.

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Question 16

The various Jain renderings of the _______, the great epic poem, transform Krishna into a devious trickster.

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Question 17

Among the impressive examples of Jain art and architecture are each of the following except

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A)   the Darbar Sahib at Amritsar.
B)   the Dharna Vihara at Ranakpur.
C)   hundreds of shrines on Mount Satrunjaya.
D)   sculptures of various tirthankaras.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

One Sthanakvasi group has recently taken the unprecedented step of promoting to the rank of aharya a nun, Candanaji.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Jains are known for having kept a detailed historical record of their own tradition.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is not categorized with human beings as life forms having five senses?

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A)   Shellfish
B)   Snakes
C)   Denizens of hell
D)   DeitiesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Because it rejects the authority of the _______, Jainism (along with Buddhism) is considered to be distinctive relative to the Hindu traditions.

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Among the impressive examples of Jain art and architecture are each of the following except

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Which of the following is not categorized with human beings as life forms having five senses?

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Explain how the Five Great Vows are interrelated and all connected to the first vow of ahimsa.

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The various Jain renderings of the _______, the great epic poem, transform Krishna into a devious trickster.

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The Six Obligatory Duties of the Jain ascetic include each of the following except

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Jains are known for having kept a detailed historical record of their own tradition.

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The Sthanakvasis are distinguishable by the ascetics' practice of constantly wearing the _______ ("mouth-shield").

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