Question 1

2 out of 2 points

The nineteenth century spiritual leader who recognized the Divine Mother in everything, including a cat, was namedAnswer

Selected Answer: Ramakris

hna

Correct Answer: Ramakris

hna

Question 2

2 out of 2 points

The Bhagavad-Gita isAnswer

Selected Answer: Krishna's instruction to Arjuna on the art of self-

transcendence

Correct Answer: Krishna's instruction to Arjuna on the art of self-

transcendence

Question 3

2 out of 2 points

Which of the following best represents the overall goal of the Hindu faith?Answer

Selected Answer: Mokhs

a

Correct Answer: Mokhs

a

Question 4

2 out of 2 points

The goddess often used generically to refer to the Divine Mother or the goddess in all her forms isAnswer

Selected Answer: De

vi

Correct Answer: De

vi

Question 5

2 out of 2 points

Which caste do most Hindus aspire to be born into?Answer

Selected Answer: Brahmi

ns

Correct Answer: Brahmi

ns

Question 6

2 out of 2 points

The Hindu god of fire isAnswer

Selected Answer: Agn

i

Correct Answer: Agn

i

Question 7

2 out of 2 points

What is the name for a Hindu spiritual teacher?Answer

Selected Answer: Gur

u

Correct Answer: Gur

u

Question 8

2 out of 2 points

Food that has been sanctified by being offered to a deity is known asAnswer

Selected Answer: pras

ad

Correct Answer: pras

ad

Question 9

2 out of 2 points

The Hindu word for religion, which also refers to duty, natural law, social welfare, ethics, health, and transcendental realization, isAnswer

Selected Answer: Dhar

ma

Correct Answer: Dhar

ma

Question 10

2 out of 2 points

The cycle of death and rebirth is known asAnswer

Selected Answer: sams

ara

Correct Answer: sams

ara

Question 11

2 out of 2 points

Which of the following is the best definition of "Ahimsa"?Answer

Selected Answer: nonviolen

ce

Correct Answer: nonviolen

ce

Question 12

2 out of 2 points

The word Jain derives from this term, meaning "winner over one's passions."Answer

Selected Answer: jin

a

Correct Answer: jin

a

Question 13

0 out of 2 points

Why are all Jains vegetarians?Answer

Selected Answer: animals could be

reincarnated friends

Correct Answer: to avoid accumulating Karma

Question 14

2 out of 2 points

Which of the following best expresses the "triple Gem" of Jainism?Answer

Selected Answer: Right View, Right Knowledge, and Right

Conduct

Correct Answer: Right View, Right Knowledge, and Right

Conduct

Question 15

2 out of 2 points

Jainism has noAnswer

Selected Answer: personal savior or

Creator God

Correct Answer: personal savior or

Creator God

Question 16

0 out of 2 points

In Jainism, Tirthankaras are thought of asAnswer

Selected Answer: spiritual

helpers

Correct Answer: role models

Question 17

2 out of 2 points

A good example of "Aparigraha" would beAnswer

Selected Answer: not buying that new car you've had

your eye on

Correct Answer: not buying that new car you've had

your eye on

Question 18

2 out of 2 points

"Anekantwad" can best be understood asAnswer

Selected Answer: remaining open-minded and avoiding

judgments

Correct Answer: remaining open-minded and avoiding

judgments

Question 19

2 out of 2 points

Who is Jainism's major teacher?Answer

Selected Answer: Mahavi

ra

Correct Answer: Mahavi

ra

Question 20

2 out of 2 points

Which order of ascetic Jain monks is called "white clad" because of the way they dress?Answer

Selected Answer: Svetamba

ras

Correct Answer: Svetamba

ras