Can you give me some quizzes
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Sure. Here are some simple Jain Dharma quizzes for practice.
Quiz 1: Tirthankars
- Who was the first Tirthankar of the present Avasarpini?
- Who was the 24th Tirthankar?
- Which Tirthankar is associated with the symbol of a bull?
- Who was the 23rd Tirthankar?
- What is the symbol of Bhagwan Mahavir?
Quiz 2: Basic Jain Philosophy
- What does Ahimsa mean?
- What is Aparigraha?
- What does Anekantvad teach?
- What is the meaning of Karma in Jain Dharma?
- What is Moksha?
Quiz 3: Jain Practices
- What is Samayik?
- What is Pratikraman?
- Why do Jains practice fasting?
- What is Paryushan?
- What do Jains ask for when they say “Micchami Dukkadam”?
Quiz 4: Multiple Choice
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The main principle of Jain Dharma is:
A. Violence
B. Ahimsa
C. Anger
D. Attachment -
Bhagwan Mahavir was the:
A. 1st Tirthankar
B. 12th Tirthankar
C. 23rd Tirthankar
D. 24th Tirthankar -
Aparigraha means:
A. Non-violence
B. Non-possessiveness
C. Truthfulness
D. Meditation -
Navkar Mantra is a prayer to:
A. One specific person
B. The five supreme beings
C. Wealth
D. Nature -
Jain Dharma teaches that the soul can attain:
A. Moksha
B. More attachment
C. Violence
D. Ignorance
Answer Key
- Quiz 1: 1. Bhagwan Rishabhdev, 2. Bhagwan Mahavir, 3. Bhagwan Rishabhdev, 4. Bhagwan Parshvanath, 5. Lion
- Quiz 2: Ahimsa = non-violence; Aparigraha = non-possessiveness; Anekantvad = many-sided truth; Karma = subtle matter that binds the soul due to passions and actions; Moksha = liberation of the soul
- Quiz 3: Samayik = practice of equanimity; Pratikraman = repentance and self-review; fasting = self-control and purification; Paryushan = important Jain festival of reflection and purification; Micchami Dukkadam = asking forgiveness
- Quiz 4: 1. B, 2. D, 3. B, 4. B, 5. A