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What term was used to refer to saints, Sufis, Hindu and Buddhist deities, and animistic spirits in Bengal?
What term was used to refer to saints, Sufis, Hindu and Buddhist deities, and animistic spirits in Bengal?
- Pirs (correct)
- Gurus
- Fakirs
- Mullahs
Why did many of the modest brick and terracotta temples in Bengal receive support from 'low' social groups?
Why did many of the modest brick and terracotta temples in Bengal receive support from 'low' social groups?
- To assert their communal identity (correct)
- To challenge the ruling elite
- To seek political power
- To showcase their wealth
What was the significance of the cult of pirs in Bengal?
What was the significance of the cult of pirs in Bengal?
- Promoted agricultural development
- Brought about religious transformation (correct)
- Led to a surge in temple construction
- Encouraged educational advancements
In Bengal, who were the major supporters of the construction of temples?
In Bengal, who were the major supporters of the construction of temples?
What economic opportunity arose with the arrival of European trading companies in Bengal?
What economic opportunity arose with the arrival of European trading companies in Bengal?
Why did some families from 'low' social groups construct temples in Bengal?
Why did some families from 'low' social groups construct temples in Bengal?
Where was Dharma Thakur often worshipped?
Where was Dharma Thakur often worshipped?
Why are texts belonging to the second category difficult to date?
Why are texts belonging to the second category difficult to date?
In which region were the texts belonging to the second category particularly popular?
In which region were the texts belonging to the second category particularly popular?
What role did community leaders play in the new settlements?
What role did community leaders play in the new settlements?
What helped bring about religious transformation in the forested areas of south-eastern Bengal?
What helped bring about religious transformation in the forested areas of south-eastern Bengal?
What did officials and functionaries establish in new settlements to serve as religious transformation centers?
What did officials and functionaries establish in new settlements to serve as religious transformation centers?
What architectural feature do temples in Bengal start to copy when local deities gain recognition by the Brahmanas?
What architectural feature do temples in Bengal start to copy when local deities gain recognition by the Brahmanas?
In which district of West Bengal did some temples have outer walls decorated with paintings, ornamental tiles, or terracotta tablets of high excellence according to the text?
In which district of West Bengal did some temples have outer walls decorated with paintings, ornamental tiles, or terracotta tablets of high excellence according to the text?
What was a prominent feature of the interior of the temples mentioned in the text?
What was a prominent feature of the interior of the temples mentioned in the text?
Which traditional food items are mentioned as being prominent in the menu of even poor Bengalis according to the text?
Which traditional food items are mentioned as being prominent in the menu of even poor Bengalis according to the text?
What type of architectural structure is mentioned to evolve into the typical Bengali style in temple architecture?
What type of architectural structure is mentioned to evolve into the typical Bengali style in temple architecture?
Where does the transformation of local deities gaining recognition by Brahmanas occur, leading to their images being housed in temples?
Where does the transformation of local deities gaining recognition by Brahmanas occur, leading to their images being housed in temples?
