Jainism and Sikhism Worksheet
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Complete this worksheet using the assigned Week 2 textbook readings as resources. Do not use outside resources. Cite all paraphrased material (anything not common knowledge) according to APA guidelines. Do not use quotations in your answers. Mechanics count! Use good grammar and proper punctuation. Write in complete sentences. If you have questions, please ask!
Part I: Comparing Core Beliefs of Jainism and Sikhism
Read the assigned chapters for the week and complete the following table. Be as specific as possible when identifying practices, beliefs, rituals, and historical elements. Write in complete sentences. Cite sources in APA formatting. Each numbered section is worth 2 points, for a total of 20 points for Part I.
Core Beliefs
Jainism
Sikhism
Historical Elements
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Practices
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Beliefs
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Rituals
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Content? √ or X Complete sentences? √ or X Grammar? √ or X Punctuation? √ or X
Points for Part I: xx/20
Part II: Short Essay Questions
Respond to the following questions in 150 to 200 words EACH. Be as specific as possible. Write in complete sentences. Cite sources in APA formatting. Each question is worth 15 points, for a total of 30 points for Part II.
a. What do you think is the most important similarity and which is the most important difference? Use specifics to support your answer.
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150-200 words? √ or X Substantial content? √ or X Mechanics? √ or X
Points for Part II-a: xx/15
b. Consider the following statement: Sallekhana (“holy death”) violates the Jain principle of ahimsa because it is an act of violence against oneself. Using examples from Chapter 5 of your text,
what points might a follower of Jainism make to argue against this statement?
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150-200 words? √ or X Substantial content? √ or X Mechanics? √ or X
Points for Part II-b: xx/15
Points for Part I: xx/30
TOTAL Points for PARTS I (xx/20) + II (xx/30) = xx/50 = X
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Adapted from University of Phoenix Material: “Jainism vs. Sikhism,” REL/133, Version 4
References
Molloy, M. (2013). Experiencing the world’s religions: Tradition, challenge and change (6th ed.). Retrieved from the University of Phoenix eBook Collection database.