Match the following:
The Buddha
namghar
Shankaradeva
worship of Vishnu
Nizamuddin Auliya
questioned social differences
Nayanars
Sufi saint
Alvars
worship of Shiva
Fill in the blanks
(a) Shankara was an advocate of __________.
(b) Ramanuja was influenced by the ________.
(c) __________, ___________ and ____________ were advocates of Virashaivism.
(d) ____________ was an important centre of the Bhakti tradition in Maharashtra.
Describe the beliefs and practices of the Nathpanthis, Siddhas and Yogis.
What were the major ideas expressed by Kabir? How did he express these?
What were the major beliefs and practices of the Sufis?
Why do you think many teachers rejected prevalent religious beliefs and practices?
What were the major teachings of Baba Guru Nanak?
For either the Virashaivas or the sants of Maharashtra, discuss their attitude towards caste.
Why do you think ordinary people preserved the memory of Mirabai?