Shaivas

Q. What was the name given to those who believed that worship of Lord Shiva was the only way to salvation?

1. Shaivas
2. Bhagawathas
3. Buddhists
4. Alvars

Q. Ravi is a devotee of Shiva. He even had a Lingam constructed in his village. He believes that Shiva is the supreme god.

Which of the following statements about Ravi could be true?

1. Ravi is a Shaiva.
2. Ravi is an Alvar.
3. Ravi is a Nayanar.
4. Ravi is a Bhagwata.

Q. Shaivas built shrines or temples with a representation of God Shiva. What was the representation called?

1. Mandalam
2. Lingam
3. Vihara
4. Stupa

Q. Raj is a hunter who is inspired by the Bhakti movement. He starts to worship Shiva and also writes poetry about Shiva. He preaches about Shiva to his neighbours.

Which of the following sects do you think Raj would be allowed to join?

1. Brahmins
2. Alvars
3. Bhagavats
4. Nayanars

Q. Choose the correct pairs.

1. Lokakshema
2. Stupa
3. Shrine
4. Lingam
5. Well-being
6. Chaitya
7. Mound
8. Shaiva

Q. Ravi is a devotee of Shiva. He even had a Lingam constructed in his village. He believes that Shiva is the supreme god.

Which of the following statements about Ravi could be true?

1. Ravi is a Bhagwata.
2. Ravi is a Shaiva.
3. Ravi is an Alvar.
4. Ravi is a Nayanar.

Q. Shaivas believed that the worship of Vishnu was the only way to attain salvation.

1. False
2. True

Q. Choose the correct pairs.

1. Lokakshema
2. Stupa
3. Shrine
4. Lingam
5. Well-being
6. Chaitya
7. Mound
8. Shaiva

Q. Shaivas believed that the worship of Vishnu was the only way to attain salvation.

1. False
2. True

Q. Shaivas built shrines or temples with a representation of God Shiva. What was the representation called?

1. Mandalam
2. Lingam
3. Vihara
4. Stupa