Hinduism

What is 'bhakti' in the context of Hinduism?

• A type of devotional worship focused on specific Hindu deities

• A form of trade in South Asia

• A language spoken in ancient India

• A type of government system

Which religious movement emphasized personal devotion to God in Hinduism?

• Jainism

• Bhakti movement

• Sufism

• Taoism

Who is one of the female poet-saints associated with the Bhakti movement?

• Meera Bai

• Rani Lakshmibai

• Indira Gandhi

• Sarojini Naidu

What was a significant change in Hinduism during the Gupta Empire?

• Abandonment of all gods

• Emergence of religious sects dedicated to individual gods

• Complete conversion to Buddhism

• Adoption of Islamic practices

A major world religion that developed in India from the Vedas

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Christianity

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What is the primary sacred text of Hinduism?

• A) The Bible

• B) The Quran

• C) The Vedas

• D) The Tripitaka

Which language is primarily used in Hindu sacred texts?

• A) Sanskrit

• B) Latin

• C) Arabic

• D) Hebrew

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What is the term for the cycle of rebirth in Hinduism?

• A) Karma

• B) Dharma

• C) Moksha

• D) Samsara

In Hinduism, who is the god of destruction and transformation?

• A) Vishnu

• B) Brahma

• C) Shiva

• D) Indra

What is the Hindu festival of lights called?

• A) Holi

• B) Diwali

• C) Eid

• D) Christmas