Along with chapters on the major religions of the world, the student book includes a chapter describing some representative smallscale, or indigenous, traditions. Believing that a life of selfdenial was the way to achieve enlightenment, mahavira wandered naked and mute through india for 12. Find quizzes on any topic and practice or compete with friends. So he could be called a reformer of the jain religion or rejunevator of the faith which was already and had a long tradition. Prayer rituals to the gods must be strictly observed so that the gods will intercede in the universe to aid the believer c. It prescribes a path of nonviolence ahinsa towards all living beings. View notes quiz jainism 5 from religion 110 at wake tech. Jainism chapter overview chapter 3 introduced and explicated the living religion hinduism. What can man do for all the creatures of the world. To understand how hinduism has withstood the tests of time, it is important to know the.
A voyage of discovery, is an introductory survey of religious traditions. The most fundamental value of jainism is nonviolence, or ahimsa. If you need a free copy of acrobat reader for viewing pdf files, you can find it here graphing. The three poisons or the three unwholesome roots in buddhism, refer to the three root kleshas. Learn world religions 2 jainism with free interactive flashcards. Shah jain study center of north carolina raleigh 401 farmstead drive, cary nc 275115631 9194690956 and fax. What is the difference between truth and vision darshana. Jainism is a science, and not a code of arbitrary rules and capricious commandments. This quiz is suitable for children aged from around seven to nine years of age. Fundamental beliefs of jainism the soul is bounded by karma from the beginning of time the principles governing the successions of life cycles birth, life, and death is karma. Test your knowledge on this religion quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others.
Jainism and buddhism during the vedic period, people who reacted against the rigid social hierarchy and against the religious monopoly of the brahmins would withdraw into the forests where they pursued salvation through yoga spiritual and mental discipline, special diets, or meditation. Jainism and buddhism had largest number of followers among the mercantile class. Jainism question 1 0 out of 5 points incorrect jains claim also that the higher the life form, the heavier the karmic burden of its destruction. Specifically the notion that that the memories associated with a person somehow survives reincarnation is held by many neopagans. An ancient religion of india with a small following today of only about 10 million followers. Quiz jainism is traditionally one of the ancient indian religions and which is still being upheld to the present time.
Every living creature has a soul and must not be harmed i think the answer is b but apparently its not because i got it wrong. Answer this multiple choice objective question and get explanation and result. View test prep hinduism quiz1 from rel 2300 at university of florida. Jainism was divided into two sects known answers with. Therefore, humans have special rights to supremacy, which will allow them to reach liberation. The purpose of life is to purify ones soul and obtain a state of permanent bliss.
A comprehensive database of jainism quizzes online, test your knowledge with jainism quiz questions. Although jainism is an ancient and respected religion, it is little known in europe and america. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. This quiz will test your knowledge of vector and bitmap images. Jainism is not widely known around the world, but is a very interesting and ancient religion. Among the impressive examples of jain art and architecture are each of the following except for. Aug 28, 2014 guess the jain tiranthkars name from the words below possible. This is the most popular jain sect because of its liberal interpretation of agamas. You can print the quiz as a worksheet and use it for studying. Jainism evokes images of monks wearing facemasks to protect insects and micoorganisms from being inhaled. This sect also allows women into the religion, and monasteries, and they teach that women can find release.
It is designed to help you get the most out of the discover jainism book but you can enjoy it without reading the book. Indian history quizmcqsonline tests jainismmahavira. These are the questions jaina saints have been probing deep into for the welfare of the society on the basis of introspection and meditation. Prayer rituals to the gods must be strictly observed so that the gods will intercede in the universe to aid the believer. Islamics dont accept jews and christians as good people since they dont share beliefs. Ill be honest, a lot of the quizlet and cram questions are definitely spot on, but, beyond that, there really isnt a simple way to prepare for the.
Notably, mahatma gandhi was influenced by and adopted several jain principles. Jainism is characterized by all of the following beliefs except a. This sect allows the monks to wear white robes and they reject the necessity for nudity. Hinduism quiz1 i made a quizlet too for some basic overview if yall. As action, this translates into nonviolence and nonpossession. Jan 12, 2018 jainism is traditionally one of the ancient indian religions and which is still being upheld to the present time. Jainism at that time was not only a mature and living religion but also one claiming a hoary. Here are answers to some questions which may be asked by the westerner on first coming into contact with the jains. Indus valley civilization early vedic civilization later vedic civilization buddhism jainism 16 mahajanapadas rise of magadha haryankadynasty sisunaga dynasty nandas alexander invasions on india mauryan empire sungas kanvas indogreeks guptas harshavardhana satavahanas sangam age kushanskanishka badami chalukyas kalyani chalukyas pallavas cholas rashtrakutas muslim invasions rajputs delhi sultans qutbuddinaibak iltutmish balban alauddin khilji muhammad bin tughluq mughal empire babar. This quiz is suitable for children aged from around ten to twelve years of age. Manual i of portugal, and charles iii, duke of savoy, which occurred in 1521.
Jainism founded by mahavira lived between 599 and 527 b. A brief introduction to jainism the blog for culture vultures satiate your inner culture vulture with regular news and posts about cultural awareness, doing business abroad, working in a multicultural environment, hr diversity and global mobility. Some artifacts found in the indus valley civilization have been suggested as a link to ancient jain culture, but this is highly. Whenever we meet somebody or see someone doing something we immediately try to understand as to why this person is doing this kind of activity. Jainism is a philosophy of contemporary relevance, based on the overriding principle of reverence for life.
The druze faith incorporates elements of islams ismailism, gnosticism, neoplatonism, pythagoreanism, hinduism and other philosophies and beliefs, creating a. You can print the quiz as a worksheet and use it to study key details. Buddhism and jainism originated from the prevailing pessimism of the time and both the creeds had some common points. Our intention behind our actions of body, mind, and speech bind us with karma. The process of penance has led them to selfrealization, jaina religion. You may use a calculator, your study packet, and the internet. Take this justforfun knowledge quiz to find out how much you know about jainism. Rel205 jainism practice quiz tithankara 1st term and. History of jainism is the history of a religion founded in ancient india. World religions a voyage of discovery saint marys press. Apr 01, 2010 the peaceful nature of jainism jainism is often described as one of the most peaceful religions there have been no wars fought in the name of jainism jainism has been a major cultural, philosophical, social and political force since the dawn of civilization in asia the jaina tradition has existed in tandem with hinduism in. I made a quizlet too for some basic overview if yall want to look at that s. Belief that everything in the universe has a soul and because of this should not be harmed had to take occupations that would not harm any creature tradition of working in trade and commerce extremely wealthy community. Both jainism and buddhism were founded by members of the warrior caste, part of a social upheaval with opposition to aryan hegemony and brahmin priestly dominance.
Explain the controversy centered on the aryan conquest theory. In jainsim, a persons life is a reflection of his karmas. Jainism is characterized by all of the following beliefs. Jainism, traditionally known as the jina sasana or jain dharma, belongs to the srama. Selfdiscipline andasceticism are thus major focuses of jainism. History 02 midterm indian religions jainism and buddhism 10 cards. India jainism practices jainism is not a pagan religion.
An introduction will therefore be of interest to anyone interested in the global religious history of humanity, and additionally to anyone striving to construct a morally responsible stance on how humans can learn to live together in all their religious differences. Ahimsa means harming no living being as well as protecting all living beings from harm. A living tradition t he founding of the mira and ajay shingal center for dharma studies in 2015 has established a permanent home at the gtu for the academic study of several major religious traditions that originated in ancient india. The quiz may be taken only 3 times and ill take your best grade. Jainism what is the relationship between man as individual and human society. Quiz jainism 5 jainism question 1 0 out of 5 points incorrect jains claim also that the higher the life form the heavier the karmic burden of its. Yet for all its apparent exoticism, jainism is still little understood in the west. Lord mahavir, popularly regarded as the founder of jainism, was the last of the tirthankars who flourished from 599 to 527 b. If you have any questions about jainism share your questions as comments beow and we will try to add them after getting answers. Jainism is characterized by all of the following beliefs except. Jainism is unique in extending this principle to all jivas living beings. Jainism began in the 6th century as a reformation movement within hinduism.
Use this interactive quiz to assess your knowledge of jainism and buddhism. Review all of the major denominations and sects, from anglicanism to zoroastrianism, as well as religious terms such as conversion, fundamentalism. Or of jains sweeping the ground in front of them to ensure that living creatures are not inadvertently crushed. Jainism is traditionally one of the ancient indian religions and which is still being upheld to the present time. Test your understanding of jainism and hinduism by completing this interactive quiz. Mahavira, the 24th tirthankara who lived in the 6th century bc, taught that there is nothing so small and. For jains, living beings include not only humans and animals, but everything one finds on earth. Quiz jainism 5 jainism question 1 0 out of 5 points. This word is usually found on the jain symbol of the open palm which means stop. Fasts may be done as a penance, especially for jain monks maharaj saheb. Even though the great majority of religious indians follow the sacred paths of hinduism, mother india also counts among her children several other religions not grounded in the vedas. Historians mostly rely on written documents to reconstruct the past. The quiz below is a good source of information and insight on the subject.
East asian religions gnosticism hinduism jainism judaism psychology science. Jainism question 1 0 out of 5 points incorrect jains claim also that the higher the life form, the heavier the karmic burden of its. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link. Jains trace their history through twentyfour tirthankara and revere rishabhanatha as the first tirthankara in the present timecycle. Jul 28, 2015 this website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. Guide to passing all salesforce certifications salesforce coding. Anatomy and physiology quizzes can be found at my quizlet page. Antiquity of jainism professor mahavir saran jain lord mahavira is not the founder of jainism. A history of the jains ashim kumar roy 1984 first published 1984 gitanjali publishing house. A powerpoint about jainism in india, attached with skeleton notes. Quizlet flashcard vocabulary for people that make history and periodization. Oxford university press usa publishes scholarly works in all academic disciplines, bibles, music, childrens books, business books, dictionaries, reference books, journals, text books and more. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office at 26 red lion square london wc1r 4hq.
Followers of jainism are called jains, a word derived from the sanskrit word jina victor referring to the path of victory in crossing over lifes stream of rebirths by destroying karma through an ethical and spiritual life. The purpose of life is to purify ones soul and obtain a state of permanent bliss b. The svetambaras teach that women are capable of the same spiritual achievement as men and that one of the tirthankara was a woman. Among these dharma traditions is jainism or jaina dharma, which has. Additionally, many neopagans see the purpose of human life as recognizing their own. Both jain tradition and buddhist reject the caste system. Apex tutorials salesforce coding lessons for the 99%. Our online jainism trivia quizzes can be adapted to suit your requirements for taking some of the top jainism quizzes. View notes rel205 jainism practice quiz from rel 205 at university of tampa. The peaceful nature of jainism jainism is often described as one of the most peaceful religions there have been no wars fought in the name of jainism jainism has been a major cultural, philosophical, social and political force since the dawn of civilization in asia the jaina tradition has existed in tandem with hinduism in. Guess the jain tiranthkars name from the words below possible. If you learn these words related to world religions, youll soon be a theological expert. Others consider being open to the public and answering questions to be. I think for this youll need to query contentdocumentlink object and get the linkedentityid field that gets you the id of the record your file is.
Ahimsa is the first of the vows taken by both jain householders and monks. In practices, jain nuns are still considered inferior, although they outnumber jain monks by more than 3 to 1. List and explain each of the dominant features of the early vedic tradition. Indus valley civilization early vedic civilization later vedic civilization buddhism jainism 16 mahajanapadas rise of magadha haryankadynasty sisunaga dynasty nandas alexander invasions on india mauryan empire sungas kanvas indogreeks guptas harshavardhana satavahanas sangam age kushanskanishka badami chalukyas kalyani chalukyas pallavas. Since jainism itself has not much changed or developed in the course of these 2,500 years, it has in a sense no history. Before answering these questions, it will be useful to understand how we know what. Choose from 500 different sets of world religions 2 jainism flashcards on quizlet. View test prep quizlet chapter 5 jainism and sikhism. Ultimate goal of life is eternal release from karma. An introduction to psychology notes psychology secondary course 1 1 an introduction to psychology as human beings our curiosity drives us to know the reasons behind various events happening around us. You must group documents in at least 2 or 3 ways within the.
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