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YOUTH QUIZ

Test Your Knowledge of Jainism

1. Jainism originated over ___________ years ago.

(a) 1,000
(b) 2,500
(c) 5,000
(d) 10,000

2. Which of the following are holy festivals and holidays of Jainism?

(a) Diwali
(b) Mahavir Jayanti
(c) Paryushana
(d) All of the above

3. How many Tirthankaras are there in total?

(a) 10
(b) 17
(c) 24
(d) 51

4. True or False? Jainism is the same as Hinduism.

(a) True
(b) False

5. How many sects of Jainism are there?

(a) 2
(b) 4
(c) 7
(d) 10

6. Who is the 23rd Tirthankara of Jainism?

(a) Mahavira
(b) Neminatha
(c) Parshvanatha
(d) Naminatha

7. What are the oldest surviving Jain texts?

(a) Mantras
(b) Angas
(c) Bhajans
(d) Vedas

Answer all 7 questions to submit.

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8. Provide ten ways you practice Jainism every day with your family and friends.

9. Describe Jainism in ten sentences using the website.

10. Provide ten facts on how Jainism differs from other religions.

11. Write down ten things to be grateful for to reduce ego.

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