Static Quiz 09 August 2025 (Medieval History) 

With reference to Sufism, consider the following statements:
1. Sufis aimed for direct communion with God through love and devotion.
2. The silsila system was a formalized spiritual lineage.
3. Sufis rejected Quranic teachings.
How many of the above statements are correct?

Consider the following statements about the Chishti order:
1. It originated in Central Asia and was brought to India by Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti.
2. It opposed royal patronage and lived in simplicity.
3. It established khanqahs that served as spiritual and community centres.
How many of the above statements are correct?

With reference to Sufi practices in India, consider the following:
1. Sama (musical assemblies) were universally accepted among all Sufi orders.
2. The concept of wahdat al-wujud (Unity of Being) was propagated by Ibn Arabi and adopted by Indian Sufis.
3. Khanqahs served as centres for meditation, hospitality, and public discourse.
How many of the above statements are correct?

.Consider the following pairs:
Sufi Saint Order

1. Nizamuddin Auliya – Chishti
2. Bahauddin Zakariya – Suhrawardi
3. Shah Waliullah – Qadiri
Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?

With reference to the teachings of Sufi saints, consider the following:
1. Sufis emphasized zahir (external law) over batin (inner meaning).
2. They used poetry, music, and metaphors to express divine love.
3. Many Sufis maintained close relations with the ruling class to spread their message.
How many of the above statements are correct?