NEW RELIGIOUS IDEAS AND MOVEMENTS- ( Impact of the Religious/ Bhakti Movement) T3-7

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Impact of Bhakti Movement MCQ Quiz

1. Which Islamic principles promoted harmony and peace according to Bhakti saints?

Idol worship
Unity of God and universal brotherhood
Temple rituals
Pilgrimage

Answer: Unity of God and universal brotherhood
The Islamic principles of unity of God and universal brotherhood encouraged harmony and peaceful relations among communities.

2. Bhakti literature was mainly written in which type of language?

Latin
Sanskrit only
Language of common people
Persian

Answer: Language of common people
The Bhakti saints used local languages so that common people could understand their teachings easily.

3. The Bhakti movement helped the growth of which type of languages?

Foreign languages
Regional languages
Only Sanskrit
Greek

Answer: Regional languages
Bhakti movement encouraged literature in regional languages like Hindi, Tamil, Bengali and others.

4. What helped Sanskrit survive during this period?

Support of Hindu rulers
British support
Muslim rulers
Foreign traders

Answer: Support of Hindu rulers
Even though Sanskrit declined, it continued due to the patronage of Hindu kings.

5. Which ancient Indian language remained vibrant during this period?

Tamil
Pali
Persian
Arabic

Answer: Tamil
Tamil remained vibrant and active even during medieval times though its literature became more devotional.

6. Medieval Tamil literature mainly focused on ______.

War stories
Religion and devotion
Science
Trade

Answer: Religion and devotion
Under the influence of devotional movements, Tamil literature shifted from secular themes to religious devotion.

7. The Bhakti movement strongly criticised which social system?

Democracy
Caste system
Education system
Trade system

Answer: Caste system
Bhakti saints opposed caste discrimination and promoted equality among people.

8. The Bhakti movement was mainly a movement of which group?

Kings
Priests
Common people
Traders

Answer: Common people
The Bhakti movement was largely supported by common people and aimed at spiritual equality.

9. The interaction between Islam and Hinduism led to the rise of which movements?

Sufism and Sikhism
Jainism
Buddhism
Zoroastrianism

Answer: Sufism and Sikhism
The interaction between Islamic and Hindu traditions led to the growth of Sufism, Sikhism and mystical Hinduism.

10. Which two saints are known for radical versions of the Bhakti movement?

Kabir and Guru Nanak
Tulsidas and Surdas
Kalidasa and Bhasa
Aryabhata and Varahamihira

Answer: Kabir and Guru Nanak
Kabir and Guru Nanak presented radical ideas against caste discrimination and religious divisions.

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