Question 1

Nanak offended both Hindus and Muslims by

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Question 2

According to Nanak, what is the cause of human suffering?

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According to Guru Nanak, human suffering is caused by loving the self more than God, as it leads to ego and separation from divine truth.

Question 3

Mahavira's enlightenment at about age 42 led to his experience of

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Mahavira's enlightenment at about age 42 led to his experience of Nirvana, which is the ultimate goal of Jainism.

Question 4

In Nanak's direct vision of God he received

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In Nanak's direct vision of God, he received a cup of nectar. This is symbolic of divine blessing and spiritual enlightenment in Sikhism.

Question 5

The first guru of the Sikhs was

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Guru Nanak was the founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Sikh Gurus.

Question 6

Nanak initially attracted converts with his

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Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, initially attracted converts through his devotional songs and hymns that expressed love for God, which resonated with many people.

Question 7

Of the five stages in a Sikh's progress toward union with God, which of these does not belong?

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Nonharming is not one of the five stages in a Sikh's progress toward union with God. The five stages are piety, knowledge, humility, truth, and bliss.

Question 8

The Jain holy death achieved by fasting is

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Sallekhana is the Jain practice of achieving a holy death through fasting, signifying the end of physical desires and moving towards spiritual liberation.

Question 9

Digambara monks symbolize their renunciation by

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Digambara monks symbolize their renunciation by being "sky clad," which means they do not wear any clothes as a practice of non-attachment and renunciation.

Question 10

To a Jain, ahimsa means

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Ahimsa in Jainism means nonviolence, emphasizing the principle of not causing harm to any living being.

Question 11

The main temple, the sacred center of the Sikhs, is located in

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The main temple and sacred center of the Sikhs is the Harmandir Sahib, also known as the Golden Temple, located in Amritsar, Punjab, India.

Question 12

Which Hindu provision is rejected in Sikhism?

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Sikhism explicitly rejects the caste system, emphasizing equality among all human beings.

Question 13

The Jain principle of aparigraph refers to

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Aparigraha in Jainism emphasizes the principle of non-attachment or non-possession, advocating for a lifestyle that minimizes material and emotional attachments to promote spiritual well-being.

Question 14

In The Story of Samaraditya , by Haribhadra, a man clung to life for

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In "The Story of Samaraditya," by Haribhadra, the man clung to life for drops of honey, illustrating the human tendency to cling to fleeting pleasures despite the presence of danger or death.

Question 15

From the earliest days, this Sikh helped Guru Nanak emphasize God's praise.

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Mardana was a close companion of Guru Nanak and helped him spread his teachings by playing the rabab, a musical instrument, to accompany Guru Nanak's hymns and praises of God.

Question 16

According to Jain teachings, the best way to avoid bad karma and increase good karma is

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Jainism teaches the principle of reverence for all life forms, emphasizing that every soul, whether in a human or non-human body, is worthy of respect. This approach is believed to help avoid bad karma and increase good karma.

Question 17

In Jain teachings, the problem for humans is

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In Jainism, the law of karma is central to its teachings, positing that the accumulation of karma (both good and bad) over one's lifetimes is what binds the soul to the cycle of rebirth and suffering. Liberation (moksha) is achieved by purifying the soul of karma.

Question 18

The Sikhs believe the problem for humans to be

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Sikhs believe that the main problem for humans is alienation from God, and the goal is to achieve union with God through devotion, remembrance of God, and living a truthful life.

Question 19

The Jain Agamas are translations of

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Question 20

To a Sikh, the worst punishment would be

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Separation from God is considered the worst punishment for a Sikh because Sikhism emphasizes a direct and close relationship with God, and being separated from God means being separated from the ultimate source of spiritual fulfillment and salvation.

Quiz 5: Jainism and Sikhism