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Chapter 5: Jainism and Sikhism

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. To a Jain, ahimsa means

a. beyond life and death.

b. truth.

c. nonviolence.

d. mercy killing.

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: pg. 154

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

a. a hive of bees.

b. drops of honey.

c. an elephant.

d. a sacred python.

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: pg. 157

The Jain holy death achieved by fasting is

a. sallekhana.

b. Sthanakvasis.

c. triloka.

d. ishatpragbhara.

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: pg. 160

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

a. ishatpragbhara.

b. Agamas.

c. Nirvana.

d. Digambaras.

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: pg. 155

In Nanak’s direct vision of God he received

a. a drum.

b. a cup of nectar.

c. two tablets of stone.

d. a sword.

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: pg. 163

The first guru of the Sikhs was

a. Nanak.

b. Japji.

c. Govind.

d. Mogul.

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: pg. 161

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

a. Bodhgaya.8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. b. New Delhi.

c. Amritsar.

d. Mecca.

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: pg. 170

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

a. Kabir

b. Akbar

c. Jahangir

d. Mardana

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: pg. 164

Which Hindu provision is rejected in Sikhism?

a. cremation

b. caste

c. rebirth

d. karma

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: pg. 164

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

a. piety

b. nonharming

c. humility

d. knowledge

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: pg. 165

To a Sikh, the worst punishment would be

a. separation from God.

b. reincarnation.

c. being forced to eat meat.

d. burning the Adi Granth.

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: pg. 172

The Sikhs believe the problem for humans to be

a. polytheism.

b. ignorance.

c. the law of karma.

d. alienation from God.

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: pg. 169

The Jain principle of aparigraph refers to

a. nonattachment.

b. nonviolence.

c. not stealing.

d. non-soul.

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: pg. 160

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

a. to revere human souls only.15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. b. c. to revere all souls; human or not.

to revere the souls of the dead.

d. to worship the Tirthankaras.

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: pg. 161-160

Nanak initially attracted converts with his

a. inspirational sermons.

b. writings in the Adi Granth.

c. unusual attire.

d. songs of love for God.

ANS: D PTS: 1 REF: pg. 152

Digambara monks symbolize their renunciation by

a. being “sky clad.”

b. being “white clad.”

c. shaving their heads.

d. taking vows of celibacy.

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: pg. 153

The Jain Agamas are translations of

a. the sermons of Parshva.

b. c. the revelations of the Tirthankaras.

the heavenly sounds of Mahavira.

d. the Hindu Vedas.

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: pg. 155

In Jain teachings, the problem for humans is

a. the law of karma.

b. suffering.

c. the triloka.

d. violence.

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: pg. 158

Nanak offended both Hindus and Muslims by

a. denying the truth of their scriptures.

b. declaring that “there is no Hindu and no Musalman.”

c. worshipping the wrong god.

d. singing rude songs.

ANS: A PTS: 1 REF: pg. 164

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

a. ignorance

b. harming other beings

c. loving the self more than God

d. loving the world more than the Guru

ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: pg. 165

According to the Sikhs, God exists in

a. heaven.22. b. the human heart.

c. Nirvana.

d. the Golden Temple at Amritsar.

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: pg. 165

After the death of Guru Gobind Singh, the Sikhs were ordered to honor only the

a. Golden Temple at Amritsar.

b. Adi Granth.

c. Vedas.

d. Qur’an.

ANS: B PTS: 1 REF: pg. 167

TRUE/FALSE

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Jains believe that injuring life now will involve one in suffering in the next life.

ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: pg. 158

Mahavira’s search for enlightenment lasted twenty years.

ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: pg. 155

The Agamas canon is divided into Purva, Anga, and Angabahya.

ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: pg. 155

A Jina is a person who has conquered rebirth.

ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: pg. 155

Mahavira renounced the world at age thirty.

ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: pg. 155

Digambaras claim that Mahavira became a householder before beginning his spiritual quest.

ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: pg. 155

Sikhism was a compromise worked out by Hindus and Muslims.

ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: pg. 162

Nanak believed in the Hindu concepts of karma and samsara.

ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: pg. 164

By sharing food among worshipers, Sikhs avoid caste distinctions.

ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: pg. 170

At gurdwaras, eating is a symbolic act.11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: pg. 170

“God is one” is a central Sikh teaching.

ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: pg. 164

In the twenty-first century, Sikhism is no longer a vital religion of India.

ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: pg. 151

Shvetambaras believe that the presence of clothing on a monk indicates residual shame.

ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: pg. 152-153

Digambaras believe that a woman must be reborn as a man before she can become a Tirthankara.

ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: pg. 153

Jains place no importance on dreams in prophecy.

ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: pg. 154

Shvetambaras believe that Mahavira was conceived by a Brahmin woman, but given birth by a

Kshatriya woman.

ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: pg. 154

After his renunciation of the world, Mahavira attracted only a few devoted followers.

ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: pg. 155

The Jain Acaranga teaches that one who does not teach others to avoid harming animals continues to

sin.

ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: pg. 156

Jains believe the world to be comprised of one undivided soul.

ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: pg. 157

The Jain laity do not generally apply the doctrine of nonviolence to capital punishment.

ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: pg. 159

Jains believe that all life, human or animal, is the same.

ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: pg. 159

Modern Sikh scholars believe their faith to be a syncretism of Hinduism and Islam.

ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: pg. 162

After Nanak received his revelation from God, his friends thought he had been possessed by a demon.24. 25. 26. ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: pg. 163

Anyone can become a Sikh by believing in the one God, the teachings of the ten gurus, and the Adi

Granth.

ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: pg. 167

Khalsa Singhs are required to kill anyone who attempts to persecute members of their faith.

ANS: T PTS: 1 REF: pg. 167

Sikhs believe the world and humans to be essentially opposed to God.

ANS: F PTS: 1 REF: pg. 169

MATCHING

Match each definition to the corresponding term.

a. loka

b. Sthanakvasis

c. sallekhana

d. ishatpragbhar

1. the Jain universe

2. holy death by fasting

3. Jains separated over worship of idols

4. beyond life and death

1. ANS: A PTS: 1

2. ANS: C PTS: 1

3. ANS: B PTS: 1

4. ANS: D PTS: 1

Match each definition to the corresponding term.

a. Purvas

b. Agamas

c. Angas

d. ajiva

e. jiva

5. Jain Scriptures

6. 7. 8. 9. ancient Jain texts not now in existence

Jain categories of existence lacking soul

twelve books reputed from Mahavira

Jain “immortal essence” or soul

5. ANS: B PTS: 1

6. ANS: A PTS: 1

7. ANS: D PTS: 1

8. ANS: C PTS: 19. ANS: E PTS: 1

Match each definition to the corresponding term.

Match each of the five Jain principles for living:

a. Ahimsa d. Aparigraph

b. satya e. asteya

c. brahmacharya

10. nonattachment

11. nonviolence

12. chastity

13. no stealing

14. truthfulness

10. ANS: D PTS: 1

11. ANS: A PTS: 1

12. ANS: C PTS: 1

13. ANS: E PTS: 1

14. ANS: B PTS: 1

ESSAY

1. 2. 3. 4. Give at least three examples of differences between Digambara and Shvetambara beliefs regarding the

life and teachings of Mahavira.

ANS:

Not provided.

PTS: 1 REF: pg. 152-155

Describe the three main ideas that comprise the Jain worldview.

ANS:

Not provided.

PTS: 1 REF: pg. 156

On what three things do Jains believe statements about the universe depend? What story is used to

illustrate these statements?

ANS:

Not provided.

PTS: 1 REF: pg. 156

In The Story of Samaraditya, what does Haribhadra interpret the drops of honey to represent?

ANS:

Not provided.

PTS: 1 REF: pg. 1585. Explain why the Jains believe that one may only attain release from human form.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. ANS:

Not provided.

PTS: 1 REF: pg. 157-158

Briefly describe how a Jain may attain salvation.

ANS:

Not provided.

PTS: 1 REF: pg. 158

What is the “inverted order in the world to come” as described in Vedic belief?

ANS:

Not provided.

PTS: 1 REF: pg. 159

Identify and describe each of the five Jain principles for living.

ANS:

Not provided.

PTS: 1 REF: pg. 159-160

Identify three ways in which Jainism shares beliefs with Hinduism.

ANS:

Not provided.

PTS: 1 REF: pg. 161

Explain young Nanak’s reasons for rejecting the janeu.

ANS:

Not provided.

PTS: 1 REF: pg. 162

Describe Nanak’s unusual attire and what it symbolized to him.

ANS:

Not provided.

PTS: 1 REF: pg. 164

What was Nanak’s response when told by Meccan Muslims not to point his feet at the sacred Ka’bah?

ANS:

Not provided.13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. PTS: 1 REF: pg. 164

Briefly describe Nanak’s teachings on the nature of God.

ANS:

Not provided.

PTS: 1 REF: pg. 164-165

Identify and describe each of the five stages of a Sikh’s progress toward union with God.

ANS:

Not provided.

PTS: 1 REF: pg. 165

Explain why Har Gobind began the Sikh tradition of wearing two swords and what they represent.

ANS:

Not provided.

PTS: 1 REF: pg. 165-166

Identify and describe each of the five K’s of the Khalsa Singhs.

ANS:

Not provided.

PTS: 1 REF: pg. 166-167

On what do Sikhs base the authority of the Adi Granth?

ANS:

Not provided.

PTS: 1 REF: pg. 167

Briefly describe the Sikh attitude toward women.

ANS:

Not provided.

PTS: 1 REF: pg. 170