Class Notes Class: VII Topic: Ch

Class Notes Class: VII Topic: Ch . 8 . Devotional paths to the divine (Worksheet) Subject: Social Science

1. This is a picture of Baba Guru Nanak as a young man, in discussion with holy men. Answer the following questions related to Guru Nanak:

a. Where was Baba Guru Nanak born? b. Who was appointed by Guru Nanak as his successor? c. When did Baba Guru Nanak die? d. Who ordered the execution of Guru Arjan and why? 2. Many people believed that their social privileges came from their higher birth in a noble family or in a higher caste. But many people did not agree with such ideas. In fact, many religions came forward with the teaching that it was possible to overcome social differences and break the cycle of rebirth through personal efforts. Who spread these new ideas? A. Kabir and the Jains B. Buddha and the Jains C. Meera bai and Narsinh Mehta D. Buddha and Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti 3. With the growth of new towns, trade, and empires between the 7th and the 17th centuries, new ideas developed and different groups of people worshipped different gods and goddesses. Muslims, for example, believed in Allah, and Christians believed in Jesus. Which idea became widely accepted during that time? A. All living things are immortal. B. All living things pass through countless cycles of birth and rebirth. C. Human beings are superior to God. D. Living things are separate from God. 4. In the 7th and 9th centuries, we saw the emergence of new religious movements led by the Nayanars and the Alvars. They came from all castes, including those labelled as 'untouchables', and they worshipped Shiva and Vishnu as a path to salvation. Which famous Tamil literature speaks of the love and heroism of these gods? A. the Sangam literature B. the Narayan literature C. the Tulsigrast Ramayan D. the Vishnu Puran

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5. The Nayanars and the Alvars, groups of people who came from all castes including the 'untouchables', were sharply critical of the Buddhists and Jains. Instead, they followed the ideals of love and heroism as found in the Sangam literature. They travelled from place to place, composing exquisite poems in praise of their deities. Who were the Nayanars and Alvars? A. The Nayanars were saints devoted to Krishna, and the Alvars were saints devoted to Vishnu B. The Nayanars were saints devoted to Shiva, and the Alvars were saints devoted to the Bhagvad Gita C. The Nayanars were saints devoted to Buddha, and the Alvars were saints devoted to Mahavira. D. The Nayanars were saints devoted to Shiva, and the Alvars were saints devoted to Vishnu. 6. The word bhakti refers to intense religious devotion to one god, and the idea of bhakti was spread all across the Indian subcontinent between the 13th and the 17th centuries. Who were some of the famous saints-poets from Maharashtra whose songs in simple Marathi continue to inspire people even today? A. Mirabai, Kabir, Eknath, and Narsinh Mehta. B. Janeshwar, Namdev, Eknath, and Tukaram. C. Janeshwar, Tarak Mehta, Eknath, and Guru Nanak D. Sankara, Ramanuja, Eknath, and Tukaram 7. Sufis were Muslim mystics who sang and spoke of devotion and compassion. We can find many similarities between Hindu sants and Muslim sufis. And both of them often adopted each other's ideas. What is the 'holy law' developed by Muslims called? A. the Shariat B. the Sahibaat C. the Shahidat D. Islam 8. Which was NOT the supreme deity of Hindu worshipped during Bhakti movement? A. Shiva B. Vishnu C. Ganesha D. Durga 9. House of rest for travellers kept by a religious order is A. fable B. sama . C. raqas D. hospice 10. Religious biographies are called A. autobiography B. geography C. photography D. hagiography

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