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title=\"The Idea of a Supreme God\">The Idea of a Supreme God<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/extra-questions\/class-7\/history\/chapter-8-devotional-paths-to-the-divine\/#Philosophy_and_Bhakti\" title=\"Philosophy and Bhakti\">Philosophy and Bhakti<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/extra-questions\/class-7\/history\/chapter-8-devotional-paths-to-the-divine\/#Basavannas_Virashaivism\" title=\"Basavanna\u2019s Virashaivism\">Basavanna\u2019s Virashaivism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/extra-questions\/class-7\/history\/chapter-8-devotional-paths-to-the-divine\/#The_Saints_of_Maharashtra\" title=\"The Saints of Maharashtra\">The Saints of Maharashtra<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/extra-questions\/class-7\/history\/chapter-8-devotional-paths-to-the-divine\/#Nathpanthis_Siddhas_and_Yogis\" title=\"Nathpanthis, Siddhas and Yogis\">Nathpanthis, Siddhas and Yogis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/extra-questions\/class-7\/history\/chapter-8-devotional-paths-to-the-divine\/#Islam_and_Sufism\" title=\"Islam and Sufism\">Islam and Sufism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/extra-questions\/class-7\/history\/chapter-8-devotional-paths-to-the-divine\/#New_Religious_Developments_in_North_India\" title=\"New Religious Developments in North India\">New Religious Developments in North India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/extra-questions\/class-7\/history\/chapter-8-devotional-paths-to-the-divine\/#A_Closer_look_Kabir\" title=\"A Closer look: Kabir\">A Closer look: Kabir<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/extra-questions\/class-7\/history\/chapter-8-devotional-paths-to-the-divine\/#A_Closer_look_Baba_Guru_Nanak\" title=\"A Closer look: Baba Guru Nanak\">A Closer look: Baba Guru Nanak<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/extra-questions\/class-7\/history\/chapter-8-devotional-paths-to-the-divine\/#Multiple_Choice_Questions\" 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in South India \u2013 Nayanars and Alvars\">A New Kind of Bhakti in South India \u2013 Nayanars and Alvars<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/extra-questions\/class-7\/history\/chapter-8-devotional-paths-to-the-divine\/#Philosophy_and_Bhakti-2\" title=\"Philosophy and Bhakti\">Philosophy and Bhakti<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/extra-questions\/class-7\/history\/chapter-8-devotional-paths-to-the-divine\/#Basavannas_Virashaivism-2\" title=\"Basavanna\u2019s Virashaivism\">Basavanna\u2019s Virashaivism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" 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href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/extra-questions\/class-7\/history\/chapter-8-devotional-paths-to-the-divine\/#New_Religious_Developments_in_North_India-2\" title=\"New Religious Developments in North India\">New Religious Developments in North India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/extra-questions\/class-7\/history\/chapter-8-devotional-paths-to-the-divine\/#A_Closer_look_Kabir-2\" title=\"A Closer look: Kabir\">A Closer look: Kabir<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/extra-questions\/class-7\/history\/chapter-8-devotional-paths-to-the-divine\/#A_Closer_look_Baba_Guru_Nanak-2\" title=\"A Closer look: Baba Guru Nanak\">A Closer look: Baba Guru Nanak<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/study-materials\/extra-questions\/class-7\/history\/chapter-8-devotional-paths-to-the-divine\/#Objective_Type_questions\" title=\"Objective Type questions\">Objective Type questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Extra_Questions_-_Devotional_Paths_to_the_Divine\"><\/span>Extra Questions &#8211; Devotional Paths to the Divine<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Get NCERT Extra Questions for Class 7 Social Science History on Infinity Learn for free.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prelude\"><\/span>Prelude<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nHow people of the subcontinent used to perform religious rituals or worship?<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nPeople in the subcontinent used to sing bhajans, Kirtans, qawwalis, or Jap music to perform rituals or worship (repeating the name of God and Goddess in silence).<br \/>\nSince the 8th century, bhakti and Sufi movements have left a heritage of devotion to God.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Idea_of_a_Supreme_God\"><\/span>The Idea of a Supreme God<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nHow did the idea of a Supreme God get around?<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>People came together as towns, trade, and empires grew, and new ideas sprouted.<\/li>\n<li>It was widely understood that all living creatures go through innumerable cycles of birth and rebirth as a result of their good and bad deeds.<\/li>\n<li>During this time, the belief that all humans are not created equal gained traction.<\/li>\n<li>The assumption that social advantages come from being born into a &#8220;noble or high&#8221; caste was a point of contention.<\/li>\n<li>People were drawn to the idea of a &#8220;Supreme God&#8221; who, if addressed with devotion, could free them from the bandage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 2.<br \/>\nHow did people of many groups turn to the teachings of the Buddha and the Jainas?<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The concept of gods and goddesses was unsettling to many people.<\/li>\n<li>They turned to the Buddha&#8217;s or Jainas&#8217; teachings.<\/li>\n<li>They believed that by personal effort, it was possible to overcome social disparities and break the cycle of rebirth.<\/li>\n<li>Others were drawn to the idea of a Supreme God who could save them from their troubles.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 3.<br \/>\nWhat is the idea of Supreme God?<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nThe Supreme God concept states that there is only one God in the universe, and that he or she can be gained or approached via devotion or bhakti. The Bhagavadgita endorsed the concept.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 4.<br \/>\nHow did the ideas of Bhakti become very popular?<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>As supreme deities, Shiva, Vishnu, and Durga were worshipped through complex rites.<\/li>\n<li>At the same time, gods and goddesses worshipped in various parts of the world became associated with Shiva, Vishnu, or Durga.<\/li>\n<li>Local myths and legends were included into the puranic narrative as a result of this process.<\/li>\n<li>The puranas advised worship ways, which were adopted by local cults.<\/li>\n<li>Over time, the pin-anas also stated that devotees might obtain God&#8217;s mercy regardless of their caste rank. The concept of bhakti became so widespread that it was adopted by Buddhists and Jainas alike.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 5.<br \/>\nWrite the names of two early religious sects which were influenced by the idea of Bhakti.<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nThe idea of Bhakti became very popular:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Among Buddhists, and<\/li>\n<li>Jainas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A New Kind of Bhakti in South India \u2013 Nayanars and Alvars<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nDescribe the new kind of Bhakti in South India.<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>New religious movements arose between the seventh and ninth centuries.<\/li>\n<li>The Nayanars (Shiva-dedicated saints) and Alvars led them (saints devoted to Vishnu).<\/li>\n<li>They came from all castes, including the &#8216;untouchables&#8217; such as the Pulaiyar and Panars.<\/li>\n<li>They were harsh in their criticisms of Buddhists and Jainas.<\/li>\n<li>They advocated fervent devotion to Shiva or Vishnu as a means to redemption.<\/li>\n<li>They were inspired by the Sangam literature&#8217;s themes of love and valour.<\/li>\n<li>These Nayanars and Alvars moved about a lot. They set to music wonderful lyrics in honour of the deities they encountered in the places they visited.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 2.<br \/>\nHow were links between Bhakti tradition and temple worship strengthened?<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Chola and Pandya kings built large temples around many of the shrines throughout the eleventh and twelfth centuries.<\/li>\n<li>Saint-poets paid visits to these shrines.<\/li>\n<li>They bolstered the ties that bind the Bhakti tradition to temple worship.<\/li>\n<li>Temples were built in honour of many gods to display their devotion to them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 3.<br \/>\nBriefly write about the Nayanar and Alvar saints.<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/p>\n<p>There were 63 Nayanars from various castes, including potters, peasants, &#8216;untouchables,&#8217; hunters, warriors, Brahmanas, and others. Manikkavasagar, Appar, Sambandar, and Sundarar were the most well-known. Tevaram and Tiruvacakam are collections of their songs.<\/p>\n<p>There were a total of 12 Alvars, all with different backgrounds. Periyalar and his daughter Andal ana Nammalvar were the most well-known. In Divya Prabandham, their songs were combined.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 4.<br \/>\nWhat were Hagiographies?<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nThe writings of saints&#8217; lives or religious biographies were known as hagiographies. These are the books that are utilised to write about bhakti traditions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Philosophy_and_Bhakti\"><\/span>Philosophy and Bhakti<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nGive an account of Shankar a.<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shankara, one of India&#8217;s most famous philosophers, was born in Kerala in the eighth century and advocated Advaita philosophy.<\/li>\n<li>It is the doctrine of the individual soul&#8217;s oneness with the Supreme God, the Ultimate Reality.<\/li>\n<li>He preached that Brahman, the sole or Ultimate Reality, had no form and possessed no qualities.<\/li>\n<li>The world around us, he believed, was an illusion or maya.<\/li>\n<li>He preached renunciation of the world and the pursuit of knowledge in order to comprehend the true essence of Brahman and achieve salvation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 2.<br \/>\nBriefly write about Ramanuja.<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In the eleventh century, Ramanuja was a powerful figure in Tamil Nadu.<\/li>\n<li>The Alvars had a big influence on him.<\/li>\n<li>He believed that great devotion to Vishnu was the best way to get salvation.<\/li>\n<li>In His grace, Vishnu assists the devotee in achieving the happiness of connection with Him.<\/li>\n<li>He was a proponent of the Vishishtadvaita (qualified oneness) concept.<\/li>\n<li>It&#8217;s because the soul remained unique even when it was unified with the Supreme God.<\/li>\n<li>Ramanuja&#8217;s doctrine influenced the subsequent development of a new strand of Bhakti in north India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basavannas_Virashaivism\"><\/span>Basavanna\u2019s Virashaivism<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nDescribe Virashaivism of Basavanna.<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/p>\n<p>Basavanna&#8217;s Virashaivism: The Virashaiva movement, founded by Basavanna and his companions Allama Prabhu and Akkamahadevi, is the clearest example of the relationship between the Tamil Bhakti movement and temple devotion.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This trend emerged in the mid-twelfth century in Karnataka.<\/li>\n<li>The Virashaivas advocated passionately for human equality and against Brahmanical views regarding caste and women&#8217;s treatment.<\/li>\n<li>They were also opposed to any forms of idol worship and ritual.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Saints_of_Maharashtra\"><\/span>The Saints of Maharashtra<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nDescribe the saints of Maharashtra.<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>From the thirteenth to the seventeenth century, Maharashtra was home to a large number of saint-poets.<br \/>\nPeople were inspired by their modest Marathi tunes.<\/li>\n<li>Janeshwar, Namdev, Eknath, and Tukaram, Sakkubai, and the Chokhamela dynasty were among the most powerful.<\/li>\n<li>They belonged to the Mahar caste, which was considered &#8220;untouchable.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>This Bhakti movement was centred on the Vitthala temple in Pandharpur, as well as the idea of a personal God abiding in everyone&#8217;s hearts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 2.<br \/>\nWhat were the views of these saints?<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All types of ritualism, outward displays of piety, and social inequalities based on birth were repudiated by these saint-poets.<\/li>\n<li>In fact, they were opposed to the idea of renunciation.<\/li>\n<li>They opted to live with their families, earn a living like any other individual, and serve other human beings in need respectfully.<\/li>\n<li>As they insisted that Bhakti consisted in sharing others&#8217; misery, a new humanism idea arose.<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;They are Vaishnavas who appreciate the anguish of others,&#8221; remarked Gujarati saint Narsi Mehta.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nathpanthis_Siddhas_and_Yogis\"><\/span>Nathpanthis, Siddhas and Yogis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nWhat were the practices and beliefs followed by the Nathpanthis, Siddhas, and yogis?<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Criticism of traditional religion&#8217;s rituals and other features.<\/li>\n<li>The world is renounced.<\/li>\n<li>In meditation on the formless, there is a path to salvation.<\/li>\n<li>Oneness realisation and ultimate reality<\/li>\n<li>Yogasanas, breathing exercises, and meditation are all used to intensely train the mind and body.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 2.<br \/>\nHow did these religious groups affect society?<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nThese religious groups used simple logical arguments to criticise the social system. The &#8216;lower classes&#8217; fell enamoured with them. Their criticism of traditional religion sparked the rise of devotional religion, particularly in northern India.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Islam_and_Sufism\"><\/span>Islam and Sufism<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nWho were the Sufis?<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nThe Sufis and the saints had much in common. They adopted each other\u2019s ideas. Sufis were Muslim mystics who rejected outward religiosity. They emphasised love, devotion to God, and compassion for human beings.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 2.<br \/>\nBriefly write the teachings of Islam.<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/p>\n<p>Monotheism, or submission to one God, was promoted by Islam:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It was opposed to idol worship.<\/li>\n<li>Worship practices were simplified into collective prayers.<\/li>\n<li>They created the Shariat, which is a holy law.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 3.<br \/>\nWhat measures were adopted by the Sufi saints to seek God?<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sufis despise complicated ceremonies and norms of conduct. They sought God as a lover seeks his beloved, unconcerned about the rest of the world.<\/li>\n<li>They wrote poetry to communicate their emotions. Fables&#8217; anecdotes grew into rich literature.<\/li>\n<li>Sufis from Central Asia such as Ghazzali, Rumi, and Sadi believed that the heart could be trained to see the world in a different light.<\/li>\n<li>They devised elaborate training methods that included Zikr (name chanting), sama (singing), raqs (dance), introspection, discussions, and breath control, among others.<\/li>\n<li>As a result, the Silsilas Sufi masters genealogy was born. Each of them practiced rituals according to a certain tariqa (method).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 4.<br \/>\nDuring which period did the Sufi-Bhakti movements strengthen in India?<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>From the eleventh century onwards, several Sufis from Central Asia settled in Hindustan.<\/li>\n<li>With the creation of the Delhi Sultanate, this process was bolstered.<\/li>\n<li>Several important Sufi centres sprang up across the subcontinent at this time.<\/li>\n<li>The Chishti silsila was one of the most powerful orders in the world.<\/li>\n<li>There was a huge queue of teachers waiting to be hired.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>They were as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ajmer&#8217;s Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti.<\/li>\n<li>Delhi&#8217;s Qutbuddin Bakhtiar Kaki<\/li>\n<li>Punjab&#8217;s Baba Farid.<\/li>\n<li>Delhi&#8217;s Khwaja Nizamuddin Auliya<\/li>\n<li>Gulbarga&#8217;s Bandanawaz Gisudaraz.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 5.<br \/>\nHow did the Sufi masters carry their activities?<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In their khanqahs, or hospices, the Sufi masters convened their gatherings.<\/li>\n<li>Devotees from all walks of life, including monarchy and nobility, as well as ordinary people, went to these khanqahs.<\/li>\n<li>They talked about spiritual issues.<\/li>\n<li>In order to solve their worldly troubles, they sought the saints&#8217; blessings.<\/li>\n<li>They simply showed up for the music and dance activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 6.<br \/>\nWhat is a dargah Why did people throng there?<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sufi teachers were frequently credited with magical powers that could cure others&#8217; illnesses and afflictions.<\/li>\n<li>A Sufi saint&#8217;s tomb, or dargah, became a pilgrimage site. Thousands of individuals of many faiths flocked to this location.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Religious_Developments_in_North_India\"><\/span>New Religious Developments in North India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nWhat new developments happened in north India?<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A new wave of the Bhakti movement began in north India from the beginning of the 14th century forward.<\/li>\n<li>Islam, Brahmanical Hinduism, Sufism, diverse strands of Bhakti, and the Nathpanthis, Siddhas, and Yogis all affected one other throughout this time.<\/li>\n<li>During this time, new towns and kingdoms arose.<\/li>\n<li>People started new careers and took on new responsibilities.<\/li>\n<li>Craftspeople, peasants, tradesmen, and labourers, in particular, flocked to hear these new saints and propagate their beliefs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 2.<br \/>\nName the famous religious teacher who became a devotee of Lord Krishna and preached in Bengal during the Sultanate period (about 1199 to 1526 AD).<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nChaitanya was a notable religious instructor who became a Krishna follower and taught during the Bengal Sultanate period.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 3.<br \/>\nDescribe the contributions of some of the saints of this period.<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All traditional religions were rejected by Kabir and Baba Guru Nanak.<\/li>\n<li>Tulsidas and Surdas, for example, embraced established beliefs and customs.<\/li>\n<li>They intended to make these available to the general public.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>God appeared to Tulsidas in the shape of Rama.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Ramcharitmanas, which he wrote in Awadhi, is significant as a literary achievement as well as an expression of his devotion.<\/li>\n<li>Surdas was a devout Krishna follower.<\/li>\n<li>Sursagara, Surasaravali, and Sahitya Lahari were used to compile his works.<\/li>\n<li>They show how devoted he is.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Assam&#8217;s Shankaradeva emphasised devotion to Vishnu.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In Assamese, he wrote poems and plays.<\/li>\n<li>He established the practise of establishing namghars, or recitation and prayer houses.<\/li>\n<li>It was a habit that has persisted to this day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 4.<br \/>\nDescribe the contributions of Mirabai.<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Saints like Dadu Dayal, Ravidas, and Mirabai were also part of the Bhakti tradition.<\/li>\n<li>In the sixteenth century, Mirabai was a Rajput princess who married into the royal house of Mewar.<\/li>\n<li>Ravidas, a saint from the &#8216;untouchable&#8217; caste, took her as a pupil.<\/li>\n<li>Krishna was her sole focus.<\/li>\n<li>She wrote several bhajans to show her deep devotion.<\/li>\n<li>Her songs also boldly criticised the &#8216;higher&#8217; castes&#8217; norms.<\/li>\n<li>In Rajasthan and Gujarat, she became well-liked by the general public.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 5.<br \/>\nHow did the songs of the saints become popular?<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Most of the saints&#8217; works were written in regional languages and could be sung, which was a unique feature.<\/li>\n<li>They quickly gained a large following and were passed down orally from generation to generation.<\/li>\n<li>These songs were usually conveyed by the poorest, most disadvantaged groups and women, who often added their personal experiences.<\/li>\n<li>As a result, these songs are as much the work of the saints as they are the work of generations of singers. They&#8217;ve assimilated into our current popular culture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Closer_look_Kabir\"><\/span>A Closer look: Kabir<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nBriefly write about Kabir.<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nKabir lived between the 15th and 16th centuries. He was born into a Julaha (weaver) family and grew up near Benares. Wandering bhajan performers sing his collection of poetry known as sakhis and pads. Granth Sahib, Panch Vani, and Bijak all have some of these.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 2.<br \/>\nWhat were Kabir\u2019s teachings?<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/p>\n<p>The rejection of religious traditions was at the heart of Kabir&#8217;s teachings. He was opposed to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Both Brahminical Hinduism and Islam have external forms of worship.<\/li>\n<li>The priestly caste structure and its dominance.<\/li>\n<li>He wrote in a dialect of Hindi that common people could understand.<\/li>\n<li>He believed in an all-powerful, formless Supreme God. As well as bhakti is a path to salvation.<\/li>\n<li>Both Hindus and Muslims were fans of his.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Closer_look_Baba_Guru_Nanak\"><\/span>A Closer look: Baba Guru Nanak<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nGive a life sketch of Guru Nanak.<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We are more familiar with Guru Nanak (1469-1539) than with Kabir.<\/li>\n<li>At Talwandi, he was a bom (Nankana Sahib in Pakistan).<\/li>\n<li>Before establishing a centre in Kartarpur, he travelled extensively (Dera Baba Nanak on the river Ravi).<\/li>\n<li>His disciples were given access to regular worship, which included the singing of his own hymns.<\/li>\n<li>His followers ate together in the communal kitchen Hangar, regardless of their previous creed, caste, or gender.<\/li>\n<li>Dharmsal was the name given to the hallowed place built by Guru Nanak.<\/li>\n<li>Gurdwara is the name given to it currently.<\/li>\n<li>Before his death in 1539, Guru Nanak appointed one of his followers as his successor.<\/li>\n<li>His name was Lehna but he came to be known as Guru Angad.<\/li>\n<li>It signified that he was a part of Gum Nanak himself.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 2.<br \/>\nHow was Guru Granth Sahib compiled?<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gum Angad combined Gum Nanak&#8217;s works and added his own in a new script known as Gurmukhi.<\/li>\n<li>Gum Angad&#8217;s three successors likewise wrote under the name &#8216;Nanak.&#8217;<\/li>\n<li>Gum Aijan gathered all of their compositions in 1604.<\/li>\n<li>Other writers&#8217; writings were added to his collection, including Shaikh Farid, Saint Kabir, Bhagat Namdev, and Gum Tegh Bahadur.<\/li>\n<li>Gum Gobind Singh, his son and successor, verified the compilation in 1706.<\/li>\n<li>It is now known as the Sikhs&#8217; holy scripture, Gum Granth Sahib.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 3.<br \/>\nHow did the number of followers of Guru Nanak increase?<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Under Guru Nanak&#8217;s successors, the number of Guru Nanak&#8217;s followers grew throughout the sixteenth century.<\/li>\n<li>They were from a variety of castes, but traders, agriculturists, artisans, and craftsmen were the most common. This could be related to Gum Nanak&#8217;s insistence that his disciples live in their own homes and engage in fruitful and meaningful work.<\/li>\n<li>They were also obliged to contribute to the community of followers&#8217; general funds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 4.<br \/>\nHow did Khalsa Panth become a political identity?<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The town of Ramdaspur (Amritsar) had grown up around the major Gurdwara known as Harmandar Sahib by the beginning of the seventeenth century (Golden Temple).<\/li>\n<li>It was almost self-governing, and modern historians refer to the Sikh community of the early seventeenth-century as &#8220;a state within a state.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>They were seen as a potential threat by Mughal Emperor Jahangir.<\/li>\n<li>In 1606 he ordered Guru Arjan&#8217;s death.<\/li>\n<li>In the seventeenth century, the Sikh movement became increasingly politicised, culminating in Guru Gobind Singh&#8217;s 1699 establishment of the Khalsa.<\/li>\n<li>The Khalsa Panth, or Sikh community, evolved into a political organisation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 5.<br \/>\nWhat were the teachings of Guru Nanak?<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/p>\n<p>Guru Nanak underlined the significance of worshipping a single God:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Caste, creed, and gender, he believed, had no bearing on redemption.<\/li>\n<li>His definition of emancipation was not a condition of inner happiness, but rather the pursuit of an active life with a social commitment.<\/li>\n<li>For the substance of his teaching, he utilised the terms nam, dan, and isnan.<\/li>\n<li>His teachings emphasise the significance of having the right beliefs, worshipping God, living honestly, and helping others.<\/li>\n<li>From the start, his concept of equality had social and political ramifications.<\/li>\n<li>This demonstrates that the followers of other religious saints such as Kabir, Ravidas, and Dadu differed. Despite the fact that they shared comparable ideals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 6.<br \/>\nHow do we now know about the teachings of Guru Nanak?<br \/>\nAnswer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Guru Angad compiled his (Guru Nanak&#8217;s) teachings with certain additions. Guru Aijan gathered the texts of Guru Angad and his three successors. Guru Granth Sahib is the name given to it currently.<\/li>\n<li>Nam-japna, kirt-kama, and vand-chhakna are three of his teachings that emphasise the necessity of proper belief and worship, honest living, and assisting others.<\/li>\n<li>His concept of equality had ramifications on both a social and political level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Multiple_Choice_Questions\"><\/span>Multiple Choice Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prelude-2\"><\/span>Prelude<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nWhich devotional path evolved since the 8th century?<br \/>\n(a) Bhakti<br \/>\n(b) Sufism<br \/>\n(c) None of these<br \/>\n(d) Both of these<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nBoth of these<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Idea_of_a_Supreme_God-2\"><\/span>The Idea of a Supreme God<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nWhich was NOT the supreme deity of Hindu worshipped during the Bhakti movement?<br \/>\n(a) Shiva<br \/>\n(b) Vishnu<br \/>\n(c) Ganesha<br \/>\n(d) Durga<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nGanesha<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_New_Kind_of_Bhakti_in_South_India_-_Nayanars_and_Alvars\"><\/span>A New Kind of Bhakti in South India \u2013 Nayanars and Alvars<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nReligious biographies are called<br \/>\n(a) autobiography<br \/>\n(b) geography<br \/>\n(c) photography<br \/>\n(d) hagiography<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nhagiography<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Philosophy_and_Bhakti-2\"><\/span>Philosophy and Bhakti<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nRamanuja was born in which state of India?<br \/>\n(a) Kerala<br \/>\n(b) Tamil Nadu<br \/>\n(c) Andhra Pradesh<br \/>\n(d) None of these<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nTamil Nadu<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Basavannas_Virashaivism-2\"><\/span>Basavanna\u2019s Virashaivism<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nAllama Prabhu was the companion of:<br \/>\n(a) Ramanuja<br \/>\n(b) Basavanna<br \/>\n(c) Shankara<br \/>\n(d) Kabir<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nBasavanna<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Saints_of_Maharashtra-2\"><\/span>The Saints of Maharashtra<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nVitthala is a form of<br \/>\n(a) Shiva<br \/>\n(b) Vishnu<br \/>\n(c) Krishna<br \/>\n(d) Ganesha<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nBasavanna<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 2.<br \/>\nWho rewrote the Gita in Marathi?<br \/>\n(a) Saint Janeshwara<br \/>\n(b) Chaitanya<br \/>\n(c) Basavanna<br \/>\n(d) Virashaiva<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nSaint Janeshwara<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nathpanthis_Siddhas_and_Yogis-2\"><\/span>Nathpanthis, Siddhas, and Yogis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nNathpanthis, Siddhas and Togis made devotional religion popular in:<br \/>\n(a) North<br \/>\n(b) South<br \/>\n(c) East<br \/>\n(d) West<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nNorth<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Islam_and_Sufism-2\"><\/span>Islam and Sufism<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nSufis were \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. mystics.<br \/>\n(a) Hindu<br \/>\n(b) Boddh<br \/>\n(c) Muslim<br \/>\n(d) Christian<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nMuslim<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 2.<br \/>\nThe Sufi master held their assemblies in their<br \/>\n(a) temple<br \/>\n(b) courtyards<br \/>\n(c) Khanqahs<br \/>\n(d) none of these<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nKhanqahs<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 3.<br \/>\nHouse of rest for travelers kept by a religious order is<br \/>\n(a) fable<br \/>\n(6) sama .<br \/>\n(c) raqas<br \/>\n(d) hospice<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nhospice<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 4.<br \/>\nAccording to Islam the day of judgment before the Allah is called<br \/>\n(a) Quran<br \/>\n(b) Haz<br \/>\n(c) Qayamat<br \/>\n(d) Jannat<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nQayamat<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 5.<br \/>\nThe disciples in the Sufi system were called<br \/>\n(a) shishya<br \/>\n(b) nayanars<br \/>\n(c) alvars<br \/>\n(d) murids<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nmurids<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 6.<br \/>\nShariat is<br \/>\n(a) single-minded devotion to one God<br \/>\n(b) the month of fasting for Muslims<br \/>\n(c) the disciples in the Sufi system<br \/>\n(d) Holy law made by Muslim scholars<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nHoly law made by Muslim scholars<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Religious_Developments_in_North_India-2\"><\/span>New Religious Developments in North India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nThe Ramacharitamanas are written in which language?<br \/>\n(a) Urdu<br \/>\n(b) Hindi<br \/>\n(c) Awadhi<br \/>\n(d) Brij<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nAwadhi<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Closer_look_Kabir-2\"><\/span>A Closer look: Kabir<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nKabir was brought up by the family of:<br \/>\n(a) Carpenters<br \/>\n(b) Weavers<br \/>\n(c) Farmers<br \/>\n(d) None of these<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nWeavers<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Closer_look_Baba_Guru_Nanak-2\"><\/span>A Closer look: Baba Guru Nanak<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nThe new script introduced by Guru Nanak was termed as<br \/>\n(a) Dharmsal<br \/>\n(b) Gurmukhi<br \/>\n(c) Gurudwara<br \/>\n(d) Langar<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nGurmukhi<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 2.<br \/>\nAdi-Granth is the other name of<br \/>\n(a) Adi-Puran<br \/>\n(b) Guru Granth Sahib<br \/>\n(c) Koran<br \/>\n(d) Gita<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\nGuru Granth Sahib<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Objective_Type_questions\"><\/span>Objective Type questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Question 1.<br \/>\nFill in the blanks with appropriate words:<br \/>\n1. Surdas wrote Sursagar, Surasaravali and \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..<br \/>\n2. Two sets of a compilation of songs of the Nayanars saints were \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026 and Tiruvacakam.<br \/>\n3. Two companions of Basavanna were \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. and Akkamahadevi.<br \/>\n4. Saint Sakkubai belonged to \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. caste.<br \/>\n5. Alvars were devoted to \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026<br \/>\n6. Mirabai was a disciple of \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026. a saint from a lower caste.<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\n1. Sahitya Lahiri<br \/>\n2. Tevaram<br \/>\n3. Allama Prabhu<br \/>\n4. Mahar<br \/>\n5. Lord Vishnu<br \/>\n6. Ravidas<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 2.<br \/>\nState whether the given statements are true or false:<br \/>\n1. According to Buddhism and Jainism it was possible to overcome social differences and the cycle of rebirth.<br \/>\n2. Nayanars were devoted to Lord Vishnu.<br \/>\n3. Alvars saint\u2019s compilation of songs is known as Divya Prabandham.<br \/>\n4. Tulsidas\u2019s composition Ramacharitamanas is written in Awadhi.<br \/>\n5. Great Sufi saints of Central Asia were Gazzali, Rumi and Sadi.<br \/>\n6. Idea of Bhakti was advocated in the Ramayana.<br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\n1. True<br \/>\n2. False<br \/>\n3. True<br \/>\n4. True<br \/>\n5. True<br \/>\n6. False.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Question 3.<br \/>\nMatch the contents of Column A with that of Column B:<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-126727\" src=\"https:\/\/infinitylearn.com\/surge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Devotional-Paths-to-the-Divine-Class-7-Extra-Questions-History-Chapter-8-1.png\" alt=\"Devotional Paths to the Divine Class 7 Extra Questions History Chapter 8 - 1\" width=\"730\" height=\"210\" \/><br \/>\nAnswer:<br \/>\n1. (d)<br \/>\n2. (f)<br \/>\n3. (c)<br \/>\n4. (a)<br \/>\n5. (b)<br \/>\n6. 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