Deck 4: Jainism

Question 1

Jainism's major teacher for this age is __________.

Answer 1

Mahavira

Question 2

The order of ascetic Jain monks noted for their nudity is called "sky-clad," or __________.

Answer 2

Digambaras

Question 3

The order of Jain monks who feel that women are capable of the same spiritual achievements as men is called "white-clad," or __________.

Answer 3

Svetembaras

Question 4

The Jain principle of nonviolence is called __________.

Question 5

The Jain principle of nonattachment is called __________.

Question 6

The Jain principle of non-absolutism is called __________.

Question 7

On the festival of __________, Jains undertake a three-day fast and spend an entire night reciting hymns and meditating on Mahavira.

Question 8

The major teachers in Janism are called the __________.

A) Tirthankaras
B) Ascetics
C) Ahimsas
D) Samsaras

Question 9

Jiva means __________.

A) sacrifice
B) God
C) soul
D) initiation

Question 10

The word Jain derives from this term, meaning "winner over one's passions."

A) Jina
B) Jainy
C) Ja-sutra
D) Karma

Question 11

How many basic principles do Jains hold?

A) four
B) seven
C) three
D) eight

Question 12

The majority of Indians today are members of at least one of the Jain ascetic orders.

Question 13

Jains seek to free their souls by rigorous ascetic practices.

Question 14

Jainism rejects the idea of a cycle of death and rebirth.

Question 15

Many Jains cover their mouths to avoid breathing in pollutants that could contaminate the purity of their bodies.

Question 16

Jains often work in the fishing and farming industries.

Question 17

Jains practice a rigorous ascetic lifestyle in order to avoid harming any living thing, and they strive for a total nonattachment, even to deities. How do/should these beliefs impact one's ability to live and work productively in the world?

Question 18

How are women regarded in the Jain tradition? Give contrasting examples to show a range of perspectives. How do you evaluate these contrasts? Why might women be attracted to these orders?