FINAL: Jainism Flashcards
1
Q
Jainism originated in ____ in the 6th century of the Common Era
A
India
2
Q
the term “Tirthankara” means
A
ford maker
3
Q
although there were 23 Tirthankaras before him, ____ is often considered the founder of modern Jainism
A
Mahavira
4
Q
the name ___ means “great hero”
A
Mahavira
5
Q
the founding of Jainism is referred to as a Jina or _____. His followers are therefore called ____
A
conqueror, Jains
6
Q
the term Sallekhana refers to ___ in Jainism
A
a form of holy death achieved through fasting
