2.9 - Reconstructing Histories of Religious Traditions
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Practice Questions
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What are 'great' traditions?
💡 Hint: Think about the origins of religious practices.
What does 'ziyarat' refer to?
💡 Hint: It relates to the act of visiting important sites of worship.
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Which of the following best describes 'great traditions'?
💡 Hint: Think about what established systems regulate.
True or False: The Alvars exclusively focused on rituals and did not produce poetry.
💡 Hint: Consider their contributions to literature.
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Discuss the impact of the Alvars and Nayanars on contemporary religious practices in Tamil Nadu.
💡 Hint: Reflect on current rituals and community events.
Evaluate how Sufi practices have contributed to a dialogue between different religious traditions in the subcontinent.
💡 Hint: Consider historical contexts and modern implications.
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