1.3.1 Hindu and Buddhist state formations

• What type of threat did neighboring kingdoms pose to the Khmer Empire?

  External threats
• What major city did the Delhi Sultanate control under Muhammad bin Tughlaq?

  Delhi
• What are the key concepts of the Bhakti movement?

  Universal love, personal devotion
• When did the Vijayanagara Empire emerge?

  Around 1336
• What was one key characteristic of Sufi Islam that helped it attract followers from all backgrounds?

  Inclusion
• Which Sufi saint promoted peace and unity among Hindus and Muslims?

  Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti
• What is religious syncretism?

  Mixing religious beliefs
• Order the types of religious rituals from most elaborate to simplest:

  1️⃣ Elaborate ceremonies

  2️⃣ Simple prayers

  3️⃣ Devotional songs and dances
• Arrange the following characteristics of Sufi Islam based on their relative importance in spreading the religion:

  1️⃣ Inclusion

  2️⃣ Mysticism

  3️⃣ Tolerance

  4️⃣ Music and Poetry
• What was one major impact of Sufi Islam in spreading the religion?

  Spread through mysticism
• Under which ruler did the Delhi Sultanate reach its greatest extent?

  Muhammad bin Tughlaq
• Match the religious tradition with its feature:

  Hindu Tradition ↔️ Multiple gods and goddesses

  Sufi Islam ↔️ Monotheistic Allah

  Bhakti Movement ↔️ Single loving god
• Match the cause with its explanation for the decline of the Khmer Empire:

  Internal Conflicts ↔️ Wars and power struggles

  Economic Issues ↔️ Trade routes shifted

  External Threats ↔️ Neighboring kingdoms attacked

  Environmental Changes ↔️ Floods and droughts
• Why was the Bhakti movement more inclusive and accessible?

  Heartfelt way to worship
• The Delhi Sultanate controlled the entire Indian subcontinent under Muhammad bin Tughlaq.

  False
• What supported the economy of the Vijayanagara Empire?

  Flourishing trade
• Match the factor with its explanation:

  Defense of Hinduism ↔️ Resisted the Delhi Sultanate

  Strategic Location ↔️ Natural barriers and resources

  Strong Leadership ↔️ Ensured stability and growth

  Economic Prosperity ↔️ Flourishing trade and agriculture
• Match the characteristic of Sufi Islam with its impact:

  Mysticism ↔️ Emphasized spiritual experiences

  Inclusion ↔️ Welcomed followers from all backgrounds

  Tolerance ↔️ Respectful of local cultures
• What is the name of the Sultanate depicted in the image?

  Tughlaq Sultanate
• Which empire declined before the rise of the Vijayanagara Empire?

  Khmer Empire
• What empire emerged in the south to resist the Delhi Sultanate's expansion?

  Vijayanagara Empire
• What was the primary reason for the decline of the Khmer Empire?

  Multiple factors