Development of Heterodox Faiths in Ancient India

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Which of the following best describes the religious element in the Indus Valley Civilization?

It was completely absent, as it was a completely secular civilization.

It was a mix of both secular and religious elements, with the religious aspect being more prominent.

It was present but did not dominate the overall cultural landscape. (correct)

It dominated the scene and was the focus of the civilization.

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of religious practices in the Indus Valley Civilization?

Yoni worship

Phallic (lingam) worship

Worship of the sun god (correct)

Zoolatry (animal worship)

According to the passage, what can be inferred about the representation of the male deity in the Indus Valley Civilization?

The male deity is described as being represented on a seal with three heads and three horns, in a sitting posture of a yogi, surrounded by various animals. (correct)

The male deity was not surrounded by any animals or other figures.

The male deity was depicted with a single head and no horns.

The male deity was depicted in a standing posture, not in a yogic sitting posture.

What can be inferred about the Harappan script from the information provided in the passage?

The Harappan script has not been deciphered so far and does not show any connection with the West Asian script. Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following best describes the Harappans' view of the Earth?

The Harappans looked upon the Earth as a fertility goddess. Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the development of goddess worship in the Indian subcontinent from the information provided in the passage?

Goddess worship emerged in the sixth century AD with the rise of various mother goddesses such as Durga, Amba, Kali, and Chandi. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the amulets found in the Indus Valley Civilization?

The amulets were used to ward off ghosts and evil forces. Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the role of tree worship in the religious practices of the Indus Valley Civilization?

Tree worship, especially of the pipal tree, was one of the various religious practices in the Indus Valley Civilization. Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the development of village-level goddesses in the Indian subcontinent from the information provided in the passage?

Village-level goddesses emerged in the Indus Valley Civilization and continued to be an important part of religious practices in later centuries. Signup and view all the answers

Development of Heterodox Faiths in Ancient India

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Which of the following best describes the religious element in the Indus Valley Civilization?

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of religious practices in the Indus Valley Civilization?

According to the passage, what can be inferred about the representation of the male deity in the Indus Valley Civilization?

What can be inferred about the Harappan script from the information provided in the passage?

According to the passage, which of the following best describes the Harappans' view of the Earth?

What can be inferred about the development of goddess worship in the Indian subcontinent from the information provided in the passage?

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the amulets found in the Indus Valley Civilization?

What can be inferred about the role of tree worship in the religious practices of the Indus Valley Civilization?

What can be inferred about the development of village-level goddesses in the Indian subcontinent from the information provided in the passage?

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