Practice Names for Communities - 2.5.3 | 2. BHAKTI-SUFI TRADITIONS CHANGES IN RELIGIOUS BELIEFS AND DEVOTIONAL TEXTS (C. EIGHTH TO EIGHTEENTH CENTURY) | CBSE 12 History - 2
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2.5.3 - Names for Communities

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What term refers to people considered outside the caste system?

πŸ’‘ Hint: It's a Sanskrit term.

Question 2

Easy

Who were referred to as Turushka?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider their geographic origin.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What term was used to describe people outside the caste system?

  • Hindu
  • Mlechchha
  • Muslim

πŸ’‘ Hint: It's related to social outsiders.

Question 2

True or False: 'Hindu' was strictly a religious identity in ancient texts.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how identities were constructed.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Discuss how the evolving terminology of identities impacts social structures within the Indian subcontinent, focusing on real historical examples.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on specific historical events related to identity politics.

Question 2

Critique the role of ancient texts in shaping modern perceptions of Hindu and Muslim identities. How might this affect inter-community relationships today?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the historical context and its relevance today.

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