Hinduism and Bhakti

What did most rulers and elite members of Indian society continue to practice?

• Modern rituals

• Ancient and formal rituals of Hinduism

• Western traditions

• Bhakti poetry

Bhakti is derived from a Sanskrit word that means 'to ______.'

• love

• share

• worship

• sing

Who were the majority of the population found the songs of religious poets reflected?

• Their cultural heritage

• Their religious sentiments

• Their political views

• Their social status

In what language did the singer-poets sing their songs?

• Sanskrit

• Latin

• Common languages

• French

What did the bhakti movements challenge?

• The power held by elite priests

• The authority of kings

• The influence of Western culture

• The role of women in society.

What did the appearance of singer-poets in southern India mark the beginning of?

• A new language

• Bhakti as a religious movement

• A political revolution

• A trade network

What language did Ramananda emphasize for composing works?

• Sanskrit

• Latin

• Common language

• French

What did Meera Bai compose a large number of?

• Stories

• Poems

• Songs

• Essays

Who is Meera Bai a model for?

• Young men

• Many women

• Political leaders

• Religious scholars

Fill in the blank: The bhakti movements emphasized the spiritual ______ of all believers.

• superiority

• equality

• diversity

• complexity