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What is the central religious scripture of Sikhism?

  • Bible
  • Vedas
  • Quran
  • Guru Granth Sahib (correct)

Who founded Sikhism in the 15th century?

  • Buddha
  • Guru Nanak Dev (correct)
  • Mahavira
  • Siddhartha Gautama

Which religion emphasizes non-violence, truth, and asceticism?

  • Jainism (correct)
  • Hinduism
  • Christianity
  • Islam

In what century did Buddhism originate in India?

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Which country is known for having followers of Zoroastrianism known as Parsis?

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What is the main emphasis of Sikhism?

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During which literary period in Indian literature were the Vedas composed?

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Which religious text is considered one of the key texts in Hinduism and was written during the Vedic Period?

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Which great Indian epics were created during the Classical Period?

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Who was a prominent poet during the Classical Period of Indian literature?

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Which era saw the rise of regional languages like Bengali, Marathi, Telugu, and Kannada in Indian literature?

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During which period did Indian literature experience a blending of Indian and Persian influences?

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Which literary figure is associated with the Colonial Period in Indian literature?

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When did Islam start to significantly spread in India?

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Who is credited with bringing Christianity to India according to tradition?

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Which religion is the second-largest in India?

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Which time period is associated with the emergence of modern Indian languages and Western literary influence?

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Who is known for his/her works in Urdu literature during the mentioned periods?

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What sets the Atharva Veda apart from the first three Vedas?

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Which aspect of Indian society is deeply rooted according to the text?

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What do the Vedas provide insights into, besides religion?

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Which statement about the Vedas is true according to the text?

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What aspect of religious and philosophical works does the genre analysis focus on?

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How have the Vedas influenced India's culture over time?

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What is the primary focus of the Rig Veda?

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Which Veda is designed for liturgical purposes and emphasizes the melodic and rhythmic aspects of sacred texts?

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What is the Mahabharata mainly about?

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Where does the Bhagavad Gita appear?

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Which Veda is a compilation of ritual offering formulas?

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What distinguishes the Sama Veda from the Rig Veda?

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Flashcards

Guru Granth Sahib

The central religious scripture of Sikhism.

Guru Nanak Dev

Founded Sikhism in the 15th century, emphasizing one God and equality.

Jainism

A faith emphasizing non-violence (Ahimsa), truth, and asceticism.

5th century BC (Buddhism)

Originated in India during this time, with Siddhartha Gautama.

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Parsis

India is known for this group of Zoroastrianism followers, who migrated centuries ago.

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Main Emphasis of Sikhism

Service to others and the belief that all people are equal.

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Vedic Period

The period when the Vedas, ancient Hindu scriptures, were composed.

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Upanishads

Key Hindu texts written during the Vedic Period, focusing on philosophy.

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Mahabharata and Ramayana

Two major epics created during this period, telling stories of moral lessons.

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Kalidasa

A renowned poet from the Classical Period, known for plays and poetry.

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Rise of Regional Languages

During the Medieval Period, these languages began to flourish.

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Early Modern Period

During this period, Indian literature saw influence from Persian literature and culture.

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Rabindranath Tagore

A key figure associated with the Colonial Period, known for poetry and novels.

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Mughal Empire

This is when Islam's influence grew significantly in India.

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St. Thomas

Credited with bringing Christianity to India.

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Islam

The second-largest religion in India.

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Colonial Period

Modern Indian languages and Western literary influence emerged during this period.

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Amir Khusrow

Known for his/her works in Urdu literature.

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Atharva Veda

Contains spells, charms, and incantations.

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Religious tolerance

An important social value deeply rooted in Indian society is...

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Science, politics, economics, and art

The Vedas provide insights into...

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Vedas Influence

Form the foundation of Hindu religious and philosophical thought.

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Genre analysis Focus

The study of how texts function in various situations

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Art, philosophy, and social structure

The Vedas have significantly influenced Indian...

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Hymns to deities

The Rig Veda Consists of...

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Sama Veda

This Veda is used for liturgical purposes.

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Kuru dynasty conflict

The Mahabharata is mainly about...

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part of Mahabharata

The Bhagavad Gita is Appear...

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Ritual offering formulas

The Yajur Veda contain..

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Musical chanting

The Sama Veda places more emphasis on...

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