36. Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of asceticism in Islam?
a) Fasting during Ramadan
b) A focus on spiritual discipline
c) A belief in the importance of physical pleasure
d) Renunciation of material possessions
37. What is the term for a Jewish ascetic?
a) Hasid
b) Rabbi
c) Kabbalist
d) Essene
38. Which of the following is NOT a type of asceticism practiced in Buddhism?
a) Vajrayana
b) Theravada
c) Zen
d) Mahayana
39. What is the term for a Hindu ascetic who renounces all worldly possessions and relationships?
a) Swami
b) Sadhu
c) Yogi
d) Sannyasi
40. Which of the following is a common practice of asceticism in Taoism?
a) Eating only one meal per day
b) Drinking alcohol in moderation
c) Sleeping for long periods of time
d) Taking frequent baths
