TCI: U3, L14--Evolution of Religion in South Asia

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What was the approximate number of monasteries in China by the 9th century?

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50,000

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What was the most prominent Muslim kingdom in India during the 13th to 16th centuries?

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Delhi Sultanate

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What significant change occurred in Hinduism during the Gupta Empire?

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Emergence of religious sects dedicated to individual gods

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What role did Calicut play in the spread of culture?

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It was a center for cultural and religious diffusion.

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What made Calicut an important site of encounter in trade?

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Its role as a cultural and economic center.

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Define the term 'Mughal Empire'.

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A prominent Muslim empire in India that ruled from the early 16th to the 19th century.

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What is the significance of the Delhi Sultanate in Indian history?

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It marked the beginning of Muslim rule in India and laid the foundation for the Mughal Empire.

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Explain the concept of cultural diffusion.

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The spread of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another.

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What was the impact of the Gupta Empire on Hinduism?

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It led to the development of various sects and the worship of individual deities.

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Identify a key feature of trade in Calicut.

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It was a major trading hub connecting various cultures and economies.