Devotional Paths to the Divine Quiz

What is the legacy of various kinds of bhakti and Sufi movements that have evolved since the eighth century?

• Intense devotion or love of God

• Strict adherence to social hierarchy

• Rejection of all forms of devotion

• Elaborate rituals of worship

Which deity was worshipped through Bhakti and became very popular at the beginning of Bhakti?

• Shiva

• Ganesha

• Brahma

• Indra

Who was an advocate of Advaita or the doctrine of the oneness of the individual soul and the Supreme God?

• Ramanuja

• Nund Rishi

• Shankara

• Basavanna

What did the Nathpanthis, Siddhacharas, and Yogis advocate for the path to salvation?

• Renunciation of the world and meditation on the formless Ultimate Reality

• Elaborate rituals and codes of behavior

• Strict adherence to social hierarchy

• Rejection of all forms of devotion

What did the Sufis emphasize in their approach to God and fellow human beings?

• Rejection of all forms of devotion

• Renunciation of the world and meditation on the formless Ultimate Reality

• Strict adherence to religious rituals and codes of behavior

• Love and devotion to God and compassion towards all fellow human beings

What was the major belief of the Sufis?

• Worship of Shiva

• Emphasis on external worship

• Rejection of all orthodox religions

• Advocacy of caste system

Who was a great thirteenth-century Sufi poet from Iran?

• Ramanuja

• Kabir

• Shankaradeva

• Jalaluddin Rumi

What were the major teachings of Baba Guru Nanak?

• Importance of right worship, honest living, and helping others

• Advocacy of caste system

• Emphasis on external worship

• Rejection of all orthodox religions

What were the major ideas expressed by Kabir?

• Advocacy of caste system

• Rejection of all orthodox religions

• Emphasis on external worship

• Complete rejection of major religious traditions

What were the major beliefs and practices of the Nathpanthis, Siddhas and Yogis?

• Rejection of all orthodox religions

• Emphasis on external worship

• Emphasis on yoga and meditation

• Advocacy of caste system