16. What is the term for the Jain tradition of asceticism?
a) Sanyasa
b) Bhakti
c) Jnana
d) Nirgrantha
Answer: d) Nirgrantha
17. Which of the following is a common theme in asceticism across different religions and cultures?
a) Physical self-mortification
b) Materialism and indulgence
c) Hedonism and pleasure-seeking
d) Promoting worldliness
Answer: a) Physical self-mortification
18. Which of the following is NOT a practice of Christian asceticism?
a) Fasting during Lent
b) Reciting mantras
c) Practicing humility
d) Confessing sins
Answer: b) Reciting mantras
19. What is the term for a wandering ascetic in Hinduism?
a) Swami
b) Sadhu
c) Yogi
d) Sannyasi
Answer: b) Sadhu
20. Which of the following is a type of asceticism practiced in Taoism?
a) Fasting
b) Meditation
c) Tai chi
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
