FINAL: Jainism Flashcards by Claire Mendelson

Q

Jainism originated in ____ in the 6th century of the Common Era

A

India

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the term “Tirthankara” means

A

ford maker

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although there were 23 Tirthankaras before him, ____ is often considered the founder of modern Jainism

A

Mahavira

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the name ___ means “great hero”

A

Mahavira

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the founding of Jainism is referred to as a Jina or _____. His followers are therefore called ____

A

conqueror, Jains

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the term Sallekhana refers to ___ in Jainism

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a form of holy death achieved through fasting

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