History Practice Quiz 113

Q1.Who among the following is primarily associated with the Virashaiva vachanas mentioned in the context of devotional paths to the divine?

A. Basavanna B. Dnyaneshwar C. Namdev D. Tukaram

Q2.The Bhakti Movement in Maharashtra, featuring saint-poets like Dnyaneshwar and Tukaram, flourished primarily during which period?

A. Thirteenth to seventeenth centuries B. Eighth to twelfth centuries C. Eighteenth to nineteenth centuries D. Fifth to ninth centuries

Q3.Which of the following groups correctly lists prominent saint-poets of the Bhakti Movement in Maharashtra from the thirteenth to seventeenth centuries?

A. Dnyaneshwar, Namdev, Eknath, Tukaram B. Basavanna, Narsi Mehta, Chokhamela, Sakhubai C. Ramanuja, Shankara, Kabir, Mirabai D. Chaitanya, Surdas, Tulsidas

Q4.The regional tradition of bhakti in Maharashtra primarily focused on which deity and location?

A. Vitthala (a form of Vishnu) temple in Pandharpur B. Shiva temple in Kashi C. Krishna temple in Mathura D. Rama temple in Ayodhya

Q5.The famous Gujarati saint Narsi Mehta is known for which of the following sayings?

A. “They are Vaishnavas who understand the pain of others.” B. “My legs are pillars, The body the shrine.” C. “Things standing shall fall, But the moving ever shall stay.” D. “You made us low caste, Why don’t you face that fact, Great Lord?”

Q6.What was the primary path to salvation advocated by Nathpanthis, Siddhacharas, and Yogis?

A. Performing elaborate rituals B. Accumulating wealth C. Meditation on the formless Ultimate Reality D. Strict adherence to social order

Q7.Which of the following practices were advocated by Nathpanthis, Siddhacharas, and Yogis for achieving oneness with the Ultimate Reality?

A. Chanting hymns and offering sacrifices B. Intense training of mind and body through breathing exercises and meditation C. Following strict dietary restrictions and fasting D. Participating in large community feasts

Q8.Among which social group did the Nathpanthis, Siddhacharas, and Yogis become particularly popular?

A. Elite scholars and priests B. Wealthy merchants and traders C. "Low" castes D. Ruling class and nobility

Q9.What did the Nathpanthis, Siddhacharas, and Yogis primarily criticise during their emergence?

A. Economic policies of the rulers B. Foreign invasions and conquests C. Ritual and other aspects of conventional religion and the social order D. Lack of artistic and cultural development

Q10.What fundamental principle did Islam primarily propagate?

A. Polytheism and idol worship B. Strict monotheism or submission to one God C. Worship of multiple deities D. Emphasis on elaborate rituals and ceremonies

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History Practice Quiz 113