Janisim (religion midterm)

Question 1

when did this religion develop

Accepted Answer

mid first century BCE

Question 2

Nonviolence (ahimsa) is one of the great vows?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 3

Name three Janisim holidays or celebrations

Accepted Answer

Diwali, Mahavira Jayanti, Kartak Purnima:

Question 4

They DO gather to worship together

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

Followers do NOT engage in daily religious practices

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

who holds the highest position in this religon?

Accepted Answer

tirthankaras

Question 7

Non-violence, celibacy, and ahimsa are three of the defining beliefs?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

This religion was started India

Accepted Answer

True

Question 9

This religion has deities and a creator "God"

Accepted Answer

False

Question 10

The following texts from Janisim derived from?

Accepted Answer

Jain agamas/Agam

Question 11

What other religions influence the development?

Accepted Answer

Hinduism, Buddhism

Question 12

How many people identify with this religion? Where do they live?

Accepted Answer

10 million, India

Question 13

Where and how often do they worship together?

Accepted Answer

Community worship is not a central; temples and festivals

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