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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Summary
| 2024 ACF Fall at Cornell | fall | Y | 2 | 25.00 | 100% | 100% | 50% |
| 2024 ACF Fall at Ohio State | fall | Y | 3 | 30.00 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 2024 ACF Fall at Georgia | fall | Y | 7 | 12.86 | 100% | 14% | 14% |
| 2024 ACF Fall at North Carolina | fall | Y | 2 | 25.00 | 100% | 100% | 50% |
| 2024 ACF Fall at Claremont Colleges | fall | Y | 2 | 25.00 | 100% | 100% | 50% |
| 2024 ACF Fall at Illinois | fall | Y | 3 | 20.00 | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Data
| Michigan State A | Miami B (UG) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 30 |
| Michigan A (UG) | Ohio State C (DII) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 30 |
| Jefferson County Scholars (DII) | West Virginia A (UG) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 30 |