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Round 2: Tossup 7

Every perspective on reality is partially true according to this religion’s doctrine of many-sidedness. The first major figure of this religion lived for a span of nearly 600 (-5[1])quintillion years. Fourteen internal possessions must not be held according to one of this religion’s five vows. One of this religion’s two major sects is the Svetambara (“shway-TUHM-buh-ruh”) or “white-clad” (10[1])sect. The 24 “ford-makers” of this religion, (10[1])the latest one being Mahavira (“mah-hah-VEE-ruh”), are called tirthankaras (“teer-THUN-kuh-ruhs”). Ascetics of one sect of this religion sweep away insects with a broom. For 10 points, name this (10[1])Indian religion that emphasizes ahimsa (“ah-HIM-suh”), or non-violence. (10[1])■END■ (0[1])

ANSWER: Jainism [accept word forms such as Jains; accept sky-clad Jains; accept white-clad Jains; prompt on Svetambara until read or Digambara by asking “what religion is that sect a part of?”] (The first line refers to the doctrine of Anekantavada.)
<McGill B + Chicago A, Religion> | Packet B
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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentPositionValue
Gabriel NellCornell BCornell D27-5
Aidan KeenanRochesterESF5610
Owen LinderBinghamton ABinghamton C6310
Ariyan MiahBinghamton BRIT B8910
Danny CutbillRIT ACornell A9610
Irene WuCornell DCornell B970

Summary

TournamentEditionTUHConv. %Neg %Average Buzz
UK (North)UK5100%0%75.20
UK (South)UK786%29%71.50
Northern CaliforniaUS475%50%88.67
Southern CaliforniaUS7100%29%70.71
Eastern Canada (1)US4100%50%83.75
Eastern Canada (2)US978%33%72.14
FloridaUS450%50%50.50
Great LakesUS11100%27%65.36
Lower Mid-AtlanticUS9100%22%62.44
Upper Mid-AtlanticUS1283%42%60.30
MidwestUS989%22%59.75
NorthUS4100%50%74.50
NortheastUS12100%25%74.00
PacificUS888%25%57.00
South CentralUS6100%17%67.00
SoutheastUS1292%17%58.82
Upstate NYUS580%20%76.00