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What is the central religious scripture of Sikhism?
What is the central religious scripture of Sikhism?
- Bible
- Vedas
- Quran
- Guru Granth Sahib (correct)
Who founded Sikhism in the 15th century?
Who founded Sikhism in the 15th century?
- Buddha
- Guru Nanak Dev (correct)
- Mahavira
- Siddhartha Gautama
Which religion emphasizes non-violence, truth, and asceticism?
Which religion emphasizes non-violence, truth, and asceticism?
- Jainism (correct)
- Hinduism
- Christianity
- Islam
In what century did Buddhism originate in India?
In what century did Buddhism originate in India?
Which country is known for having followers of Zoroastrianism known as Parsis?
Which country is known for having followers of Zoroastrianism known as Parsis?
What is the main emphasis of Sikhism?
What is the main emphasis of Sikhism?
During which literary period in Indian literature were the Vedas composed?
During which literary period in Indian literature were the Vedas composed?
Which religious text is considered one of the key texts in Hinduism and was written during the Vedic Period?
Which religious text is considered one of the key texts in Hinduism and was written during the Vedic Period?
Which great Indian epics were created during the Classical Period?
Which great Indian epics were created during the Classical Period?
Who was a prominent poet during the Classical Period of Indian literature?
Who was a prominent poet during the Classical Period of Indian literature?
Which era saw the rise of regional languages like Bengali, Marathi, Telugu, and Kannada in Indian literature?
Which era saw the rise of regional languages like Bengali, Marathi, Telugu, and Kannada in Indian literature?
During which period did Indian literature experience a blending of Indian and Persian influences?
During which period did Indian literature experience a blending of Indian and Persian influences?
Which literary figure is associated with the Colonial Period in Indian literature?
Which literary figure is associated with the Colonial Period in Indian literature?
When did Islam start to significantly spread in India?
When did Islam start to significantly spread in India?
Who is credited with bringing Christianity to India according to tradition?
Who is credited with bringing Christianity to India according to tradition?
Which religion is the second-largest in India?
Which religion is the second-largest in India?
Which time period is associated with the emergence of modern Indian languages and Western literary influence?
Which time period is associated with the emergence of modern Indian languages and Western literary influence?
Who is known for his/her works in Urdu literature during the mentioned periods?
Who is known for his/her works in Urdu literature during the mentioned periods?
What sets the Atharva Veda apart from the first three Vedas?
What sets the Atharva Veda apart from the first three Vedas?
Which aspect of Indian society is deeply rooted according to the text?
Which aspect of Indian society is deeply rooted according to the text?
What do the Vedas provide insights into, besides religion?
What do the Vedas provide insights into, besides religion?
Which statement about the Vedas is true according to the text?
Which statement about the Vedas is true according to the text?
What aspect of religious and philosophical works does the genre analysis focus on?
What aspect of religious and philosophical works does the genre analysis focus on?
How have the Vedas influenced India's culture over time?
How have the Vedas influenced India's culture over time?
What is the primary focus of the Rig Veda?
What is the primary focus of the Rig Veda?
Which Veda is designed for liturgical purposes and emphasizes the melodic and rhythmic aspects of sacred texts?
Which Veda is designed for liturgical purposes and emphasizes the melodic and rhythmic aspects of sacred texts?
What is the Mahabharata mainly about?
What is the Mahabharata mainly about?
Where does the Bhagavad Gita appear?
Where does the Bhagavad Gita appear?
Which Veda is a compilation of ritual offering formulas?
Which Veda is a compilation of ritual offering formulas?
What distinguishes the Sama Veda from the Rig Veda?
What distinguishes the Sama Veda from the Rig Veda?
