Exam 5: Jainism and Sikhism

A Jina is a person who has conquered rebirth.

"God is one" is a central Sikh teaching.

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

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

To a Jain, ahimsa means

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

Mahavira's search for enlightenment lasted twenty years.

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

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

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

Nanak offended both Hindus and Muslims by

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

After Nanak received his revelation from God, his friends thought he had been possessed by a demon.

Nanak initially attracted converts with his

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

To a Sikh, the worst punishment would be

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

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

The Sikhs believe the problem for humans to be

In Jain teachings, the problem for humans is