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What principle of Sufism emphasizes the need for inner purity and self-discipline?
What principle of Sufism emphasizes the need for inner purity and self-discipline?
- Reaching God
- Oneness of God
- Inner Purity and Self-Discipline (correct)
- Equality
Which of the following contributions is attributed to Francis Xavier in India?
Which of the following contributions is attributed to Francis Xavier in India?
- Promoting Hindi as a language of worship
- Founding the Chisti Order
- Developing vernacular literature
- Establishing St. Paul's College (correct)
Which significant event marked the beginning of Portuguese trade and colonial influence in India?
Which significant event marked the beginning of Portuguese trade and colonial influence in India?
- Vasco da Gama's landing in Calicut (correct)
- The establishment of St. Thomas's congregations
- The founding of the Society of Jesus
- Francis Xavier's arrival in Goa
What was a key teaching of Nizam-ud-Din Aulia as a Sufi saint?
What was a key teaching of Nizam-ud-Din Aulia as a Sufi saint?
Francis Xavier is known for his missionary work primarily in which regions of India?
Francis Xavier is known for his missionary work primarily in which regions of India?
What was Xavier’s primary focus regarding children born of Portuguese sailors and Indian women?
What was Xavier’s primary focus regarding children born of Portuguese sailors and Indian women?
What was one of the contributions of missionaries in India during Xavier's time?
What was one of the contributions of missionaries in India during Xavier's time?
Which social issues did Xavier and the missionaries focus on addressing?
Which social issues did Xavier and the missionaries focus on addressing?
Which values did Xavier emphasize in his preaching?
Which values did Xavier emphasize in his preaching?
What was the outcome of Xavier’s attempt to convert the King of Travancore?
What was the outcome of Xavier’s attempt to convert the King of Travancore?
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Nizam-ud-Din Aulia
Nizam-ud-Din Aulia
A prominent Sufi saint of the Chisti Order, born in 1238.
Sufism Principles
Sufism Principles
Core doctrines include reaching God through love, oneness of God, human equality, inner purity, and self-discipline.
Impact of Sufism
Impact of Sufism
Sufi saints promoted local languages and bridged gaps between Hindus and Muslims.
Francis Xavier
Francis Xavier
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St. Thomas in India
St. Thomas in India
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St. Francis Xavier's Mission
St. Francis Xavier's Mission
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Xavier's Love for Children
Xavier's Love for Children
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Audience with King of Travancore
Audience with King of Travancore
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Missionaries' Contributions
Missionaries' Contributions
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Xavier's Human Values
Xavier's Human Values
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