Question

Some members of this religion’s “sky-clad” sect may wear a white cloth over their mouths to prevent saliva from touching sacred texts. For 10 points each:
[10m] Name this religion that reveres 24 tirthankaras (“teer-TAHN-kuh-ruhs”), named for being spiritual “ford-makers.” This religion’s symbols include a swastika over an open hand.
ANSWER: Jainism [accept word forms such as Jains]
[10h] This last tirthankara assembled nearly 50,000 followers before his death and walked naked for the rest of his life after his garments were caught in thorns.
ANSWER: Mahavira [or Mahavir]
[10e] Ahimsa causes Jains to use asafoetida as a substitute for onions and garlic, which they view as incongruous with this dietary practice. Jains adhere to this practice in order to prevent the suffering of animals.
ANSWER: vegetarianism [accept veganism; prompt on descriptions such as only eating plants]
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2024 ACF Fall at CornellfallY225.00100%100%50%
2024 ACF Fall at Ohio StatefallY330.00100%100%100%
2024 ACF Fall at GeorgiafallY712.86100%14%14%
2024 ACF Fall at North CarolinafallY225.00100%100%50%
2024 ACF Fall at Claremont CollegesfallY225.00100%100%50%
2024 ACF Fall at IllinoisfallY320.00100%100%0%

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Emory AClemson B001010
Clemson AGeorgia Tech E001010
Clemson AGeorgia Tech E001010
Clemson AGeorgia Tech E001010
Clemson AGeorgia Tech E001010
Clemson AGeorgia Tech E001010
Clemson AGeorgia Tech E001010
Clemson AGeorgia Tech E001010
Clemson AGeorgia Tech E001010
Georgia AMississippi State A0101020
Auburn BSouth Carolina B001010
SouthernVanderbilt A001010
Vanderbilt BTennessee A1001020