- What was the main belief about the Supreme God in early Hindu traditions?
A) That different gods were equal and worshipped separately
B) That one Supreme God controlled the universe
C) That all gods had equal power and authority
D) That gods were only worshipped for material benefits - Which religious text popularized the idea of devotion (bhakti) to a Supreme God?
A) Vedas
B) Bhagavad Gita
C) Upanishads
D) Arthashastra - What did the concept of bhakti emphasize?
A) Strict rituals and sacrifices
B) A personal connection with the Supreme God through devotion
C) The importance of caste in worship
D) The rejection of all religious practices - Before the idea of a Supreme God became widespread, how did people worship?
A) They worshipped multiple local deities separately
B) They only believed in nature gods
C) They had no religious practices
D) They only followed Buddhist teachings - Which three major deities were primarily worshipped as Supreme Gods in later Hinduism?
A) Indra, Varuna, and Agni
B) Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu
C) Ganesha, Hanuman, and Kartikeya
D) Saraswati, Lakshmi, and Durga - What was the impact of the Puranas on the idea of a Supreme God?
A) They promoted the idea that one Supreme God could be worshipped in different forms
B) They rejected the idea of gods altogether
C) They insisted on the worship of only one deity
D) They supported only Buddhist beliefs - Which of the following statements about Bhakti Saints is true?
A) They promoted caste-based worship
B) They encouraged devotion to a personal deity without caste barriers
C) They required elaborate rituals for worship
D) They believed only kings could attain salvation - Which movement challenged caste-based discrimination and promoted the worship of a Supreme God?
A) Jainism
B) Bhakti Movement
C) Buddhism
D) Sufi Movement - What did the Bhagavad Gita teach about devotion to God?
A) That only Brahmins could attain salvation
B) That anyone, regardless of caste or background, could attain salvation through devotion
C) That worship must be performed strictly in temples
D) That rituals were more important than devotion - How did the idea of a Supreme God influence religious practices in medieval India?
A) It led to increased temple construction and idol worship
B) It encouraged direct, personal devotion to God without the need for priests
C) It made religion more complex and difficult to follow
D) It reduced the importance of religious texts
Answers and Explanations
- B) That one Supreme God controlled the universe
The idea of a Supreme God emerged, suggesting that all deities were forms of a single divine power. - B) Bhagavad Gita
The Bhagavad Gita emphasized devotion (bhakti) to a Supreme God as a way to attain salvation. - B) A personal connection with the Supreme God through devotion
Bhakti focused on love and devotion to a chosen deity rather than strict rituals. - A) They worshipped multiple local deities separately
Before the Bhakti movement, worship was primarily centered around local and nature deities. - B) Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu
These three gods became the primary deities worshipped as Supreme Gods in Hindu traditions. - A) They promoted the idea that one Supreme God could be worshipped in different forms
The Puranas connected local gods with Shiva, Vishnu, or Durga, making them part of a larger religious tradition. - B) They encouraged devotion to a personal deity without caste barriers
Bhakti Saints emphasized that devotion to God was open to all, regardless of caste. - B) Bhakti Movement
The Bhakti movement rejected caste discrimination and promoted equality in worship. - B) That anyone, regardless of caste or background, could attain salvation through devotion
The Bhagavad Gita taught that sincere devotion to God was more important than birth or caste.
B) It encouraged direct, personal devotion to God without the need for priests
People began to worship directly, without relying on rituals performed by Brahmins.
