Jainism

Question 1

Jainism came from the word ‘Jaina’ which means _________-

Answer 1

followers of the Jina

Question 2

‘Jina’ means ___, teachers, cycle of rebirth

Answer 2

enlightenment

Question 3

‘____’ is a geographical term that refers to the shallow part of the river or a ford. It

Answer 3

Tirtha

Question 4

________ refers to a ford-maker to symbolically get out of existence by crossing the river of suffering. They are teachers of Jainism

Answer 4

‘Tirthankara’

Question 5

‘Mahavira’ means the ________ who preached nonviolence, ahimsa and ascetism

Answer 5

great hero

Question 6

The Karma is a tangible, physical substance found in the universe that attached itself to the soul. It cannot achieve moksha because of its weight. This is a manifestation of a scientific law of energy which is ________

Answer 6

Law of Transformation of Energy - nothing is ever destroyed

Question 7

‘Jiva’ refers to the living, while ‘Ajiva’ refers to the ______ elements of reality

Answer 7

nonliving

Question 8

Jainists believe that time has no beginning and no end. There is no creator nor a moment of creation.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Jainism is separated into two sects:

Answer 9

Svetambara (white clad)

Digambara (sky clad)

Question 10

The _________ believe that there is a possibility for the liberation of women

Answer 10

Digambaras

Question 11

‘Samayika’ refers to Jain meditation which lasts for ___ minutes a day.

Answer 11

43

Question 12

‘Santhara’ means _____ to death which is the ideal.

Answer 12

fasting