World Religion Exam 2 (Ch 5-8)

Jainism has earned a special reputation for having

Mahavira preached for some thirty years until, at the age of seventy-two, he

The significance of nam for Guru Nanak can hardly be overstated.

The ideas of yin and yang predated the appearance of Confucianism and Daoism. 

Sikh sacred texts, in addition to the Adi Granth, include the

Sikhism teaches that the ultimate purpose of life is to

The Adi Granth was composed in a variety of languages, most prevalently

The Adi Granth was compiled in 1603–1604 by

Confucians believe that all humans are already perfect.

According to the Buddha's doctrine of Interdependent Origination

Siddhartha’s first act of renunciation was

The term Sikh is derived from ancient Indian terms that mean “disciple.”

The classic Book of Changes is important for both Confucianism and Daoism.

In his early life, Nanak was careful to avoid the company of Hindus, Muslims, or other religious people.

During the middle period of his life, Nanak is said to have made four long journeys to various places.

In ancient Chinese religion, yin and yang were considered to be mutually exclusive and incompatible.

The Buddha lived in

Ru in Chinese refers to the

Every copy of the Adi Granth is identical in both script and page number; there are 1,430 pages in every copy.

According to legend the Buddha was the son of a

Taishang Laojun is the deified title of

Mahavira is said to have attained enlightenment after spending two-and-a-half days

Today, the Adi Granth is

The Adi Granth is kept out of sight except for a few holy days per year.

All of the following are Daoist deities except

In Sikhism, the term Guru is used in three ways. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Spiritual liberation according to Sikh teachings implies

Each of the Jain founding figures is considered to be a jina, or

Although there is no record of Mahavira and the Buddha having met,

Daoism as an organized religious movement began with

The full name of the tirthankara popularly known as Mahavira is

The "Four Sights" that led to the Prince Siddhartha's renunciation included an old man, a sick man, a corpse, and a

In traditional China, the “three religions” referred to

The Buddha's father tried to insulate his son from the outside world because he was afraid he might become a