Practice The Virashaiva Tradition in Karnataka - 2.3 | 2. BHAKTI-SUFI TRADITIONS CHANGES IN RELIGIOUS BELIEFS AND DEVOTIONAL TEXTS (C. EIGHTH TO EIGHTEENTH CENTURY) | CBSE 12 History - 2
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2.3 - The Virashaiva Tradition in Karnataka

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Who was the founder of the Virashaiva tradition?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about who led the movement in Karnataka.

Question 2

Easy

What do Lingayats primarily worship?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the key symbol used by followers.

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Interactive Quizzes

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

Question 1

What is the primary deity worshipped in the Virashaiva tradition?

  • Vishnu
  • Shiva
  • Brahma

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the main figure of devotion in this tradition.

Question 2

True or False: Lingayats typically perform cremation.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider their beliefs about death and afterlife.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Evaluate the influence of the Virashaiva tradition on contemporary social movements in Karnataka.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Look into local social movements and their historical ties.

Question 2

Assess the role of vachanas in shaping the identity of the Lingayat community.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about their relevance in modern cultures.

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