Jainism and Sikhism Worksheet

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.

ANSWER:

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?

ANSWER:

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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