Bhakti Movement in India Quiz
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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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where did the Bhakti movement first emerge?

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

    What does the term 'Bhakti' mean?

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

    When did the Bhakti movement reach its peak?

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

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

    <p>Vyasa</p> Signup and view all the answers

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