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Which saints played an essential role in propagating the Bhakti Movement in South India during the 5th – 10th centuries?

  • Nathpanthis
  • Siddhars
  • Virashaivas
  • Alvar (correct)

Which religious movement emerged during the mediaeval era and criticized traditional religion’s rituals and social order using straightforward, logical arguments?

  • Virashaivas
  • Alvars
  • Nayanars
  • Nathpanthis (correct)

Who were the saints of Maharashtra known for writing poems in simple Marathi between the 13th and 17th centuries?

  • Nayanars
  • Virashaivas
  • Siddhars (correct)
  • Alvars

Which religious movement believed that a personal god resides in people’s hearts?

<p>Lingayats (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were the Tamil poet-saints who emerged in Tamil Nadu as Vishnu Bhakts and Shiva Bhakts respectively?

<p>Alvars and Nayanars (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the central theme of the Bhakti movement?

<p>Emphasizing direct devotion to God without the mediation of a priest (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did the Bhakti movement first emerge?

<p>South India (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Bhakti' mean?

<p>Devotion, worship, and piety (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the Bhakti movement reach its peak?

<p>14th and 17th centuries CE (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who extensively used the term 'Bhakti' in the Bhagwad-Gita?

<p>Vyasa (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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