2.1 Jainism: A Way of Life Review

Who are Jains the followers of?

• Jains are the followers of Ahimsa.

• Jains are the followers of Lord Shiva.

• Jains are the followers of Jinas.

• Jains are the followers of Karma.

What is Ahimsa?

• Truth

• Non-violence or non-injury
• Violence

• Revenge

What is Anekantavada?

• Anekantavada means non-stealing

• Anekantavada means non-absolutism or multiple perspectives.

• Anekantavada means non-violence.

• Anekantavada is a type of puja.

What is Aparigraha?

• Aparigraha is the concept of non-possessiveness or non-greediness.
• Aparigraha is the belief in the importance of material possessions.
• Aparigraha is the practice of asking from others.

• Aparigraha is the concept of not hurting others.

Which of the following does Karma Theory believe in? Select all of that apply.

• The soul is like a magnet.

• Karma is like iron particles.

• Material things are good for the body.

• Our Kashaya attracts these particles which bind to the soul.

What is every soul in its purest form called?

• The purest form of every soul is called the 'Arihant'.

• The purest form of every soul is called the 'Sadhu'.

• The purest form of every soul is called a 'Siddha'.

• The purest form of every soul is called the 'Brahman'.

What are gods in their human form known as?

• Siddhas

• Sadhus

• Sadhvis

• Arihantas

What are Jain scriptures called?

• Agams

• Puranas
• Upanishads
• Vedas

True or false: Jain Scriptures are written in the Ardha-Magadhi Prakrit language, the common language during the time of Mahavir Swami.

• false
• true

Discuss a time when you followed a Jain Principle. Which Jain Principle did you follow, and how?

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