Take this justforfun knowledge quiz to find out how much you know about jainism. 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. 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. History of jainism is the history of a religion founded in ancient india. Or of jains sweeping the ground in front of them to ensure that living creatures are not inadvertently crushed. Jains trace their history through twentyfour tirthankara and revere rishabhanatha as the first tirthankara in the present timecycle. It is based on the teachings of its founder, mahavira. 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. In each these 2 cycles which are repeated over and over again, 24 jinas have come into existence. Brought up by stepmother gautami married at 16 to yoshodhara.
Specifically the notion that that the memories associated with a person somehow survives reincarnation is held by many neopagans. Jainism chapter overview chapter 3 introduced and explicated the living religion hinduism. The transfer of information between neurons is called neurotransmission. False question 2 5 out of 5 points correct jainism rejects the idea of a cycle of death and rebirth. Jainism is characterized by all of the following beliefs. Jainism founded by mahavira lived between 599 and 527 b. 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. You may use a calculator, your study packet, and the internet.
On the other hand, jainism mainly has developed the rite as a practice of the layperson. 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. Our online jainism trivia quizzes can be adapted to suit your requirements for taking some of the top jainism quizzes. Religion individual person following law and order moral religious nonreligious. But age alone is not what gives importance to jainism. This helpful quiz and worksheet will assess how much you know about jainism and buddhism. Buddhism and jainism originated from the prevailing pessimism of the time and both the creeds had some common points. Jainism evokes images of monks wearing facemasks to protect insects and micoorganisms from being inhaled. Jainism is a religious tradition in which all life forms are considered worthy of respect and it emphasizes equality of all life, advocating the protection of even the smallest creatures. Judaism, christianity, and islam arent secular philosophies because they have a supernatural component. Introduction to jainisim the universe is eternal, but goes through a cycle continuously. The purpose of life is to purify ones soul and obtain a state of permanent bliss b.
Create a sketch of each of the following items from the book or the visual guide to ancient history linked to our website. India jainism practices jainism is not a pagan religion. It does not claim to derive its authority from any nonhuman source, but is, sciencelike, founded on the knowledge of those great ones who have attained perfection with its aid. Shah jain study center of north carolina raleigh 401 farmstead drive, cary nc 275115631 9194690956 and fax email. In this article, we are providing you with a pdf which contains important facts related to indus valley civilization, pre history sites, their location, specification etc. The sketches dont need to be amazing pieces of art but should remind you of the actual image. All its tenets had fully developed by that time and these tenets have remained almost unchanged all these 2500 years. Believing that a life of selfdenial was the way to achieve enlightenment, mahavira wandered naked and mute through india for 12 years, enduring hardship and abuse.
A full chapter on the religions of indigenous peoples focuses on the yoruba of africa and the oglala lakota of north america, exposing students to the challenges of studying indigenous religions contemporary ethical issuesintroduces some twentyfirst century ethical issues the ecological crisis, the economic crisis, war. Lord mahavir, popularly regarded as the founder of jainism, was the last of the tirthankars who flourished from 599 to 527 b. Quiz jainism 5 jainism question 1 0 out of 5 points. So he could be called a reformer of the jain religion or rejunevator of the faith which was already and had a long tradition. If you have any questions about jainism share your questions as comments beow and we will try to add them after getting answers. Aug 28, 2014 guess the jain tiranthkars name from the words below. The full name of the tirthankara popularly known as mahavira is. Indian history quizmcqsonline tests jainismmahavira. This quiz and worksheet will verify your ability to answer this question and others related to jainism and hinduism. Dharmic religions are hinduism, buddhism, sikhism and jainism. Enjoyed the married life for years and had a son named rahula. Jainism encourages spiritual independence in the sense of relying on and cultivating ones own.
The quiz may be taken only 3 times and ill take your best grade. Commonlit the man in the well free reading passages and. Among these dharma traditions is jainism or jaina dharma, which has. In the western world, the formal beginning of psychology as an independent discipline.
Fasts may be done as a penance, especially for jain monks maharaj saheb. The quiz requires you to recall why both jains and buddhists want to stop reincarnation. Guess the jain tiranthkars name from the words below. Recognize key terms, and images related to early human settlement and large scale civilization. Is there any one principle above all which characterizes jainism. In jainsim, a persons life is a reflection of his karmas. Jainism and buddhism had largest number of followers among the mercantile class. Some artifacts found in the indus valley civilization have been suggested as a link to ancient jain culture, but this is highly. Commonlit the man in the well free reading passages. The holy day of mahavira jayanti celebrates the death of mahavira. It has two buttons, one for educators that takes you to the educator sign up page and one for students that takes you to another modal which allows you to enter your class code for your enrolled class. Jainism began in the 6th century as a reformation movement within hinduism.
Jainism at that time was not only a mature and living religion but also one claiming a hoary antiquity. This quiz is suitable for children aged from around seven to nine years of age. Believing that a life of selfdenial was the way to achieve enlightenment, mahavira wandered naked and mute through india for 12. Jainism is a philosophy of contemporary relevance, based on the overriding principle of reverence for life. Judaism, christianity, and islam are all abrahamic religions, meaning they all share abraham as an important prophet. A comprehensive database of jainism quizzes online, test your knowledge with jainism quiz questions. Jainism is thus the oldest living religion of india. Jainism encourages spiritual independence in the sense of relying on and cultivating ones own personal wisdom and selfcontrol. Jainism is a science, and not a code of arbitrary rules and capricious commandments. It is designed to help you get the most out of the discover jainism book but you can enjoy it without reading the book. Jainism is not widely known around the world, but is a very interesting and ancient religion.
Rate 5 stars rate 4 stars rate 3 stars rate 2 stars rate 1 star. Jain religion the true nature of a substance is a religion any activities of body, mind and speech which reduces kashay anger, greed, ego, lust, etc. Buddhism mainly has developed the rite as a ritual of the mendicant group. May 06, 20 jainism began in the 6th century as a reformation movement within hinduism. 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. In modern period it started at calcutta university in 1916 with establishment of the department of psychology. 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 buddha also known as sakyamuni or tathagata born in 563 bc on the vaishakha poornima day at lumbini near kapilavastu in nepal his father suddhodana was the saka ruler his mother mahamaya, of kosala dynastry died after 7 days of his birth. The monks and nuns of jainism have to take the 5 great vows. Prayer rituals to the gods must be strictly observed so that the gods will intercede in the universe to aid the believer c. Therefore, humans have special rights to supremacy, which will allow them to reach liberation. Time consists in 2 periods, ascending utsarpinee and descending avasarpini. Antiquity of jainism professor mahavir saran jain lord mahavira is not the founder of jainism.
Jainism is characterized by all of the following beliefs except. Jainism and buddhism have borrowedthe rite in different ways and called it posaha or uposatha etc. Jainism is a transtheistic religion, and jains trace their. 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. Here are answers to some questions which may be asked by the westerner on first coming into contact with the jains. Since gautama buddha, founder of buddhism, belonged to the same region of magadha as mahavira the 24th tirthankar of jainism, and because both were contemporaries, it was assumed erroneously that jainism was contemporary of buddhism or was an off. Mahavira, the 24th tirthankara who lived in the 6th century bc, taught that there is nothing so small and. This quiz will test your knowledge of vector and bitmap images. 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.
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