Adi Shankaracharya Quiz: How Much You Know About Adi Shankara?

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In India, Adi Shankaracharya was the propagator of the Indian philosophy, Advaita Vedanta. He has written commentaries on the Brahma Sutras and the Bhagavad Gita. He explained the difference between Hinduism and Buddhism. Shankar traveled all over India and propagated his philosophy through discourses. He also established monasteries. Sri Adi Shankara, the founder of Advaita and well versed in the Vedas and Puranas, is known for his loyalty to Lord Shiva and Parvati. He is believed to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva, who appeared for the welfare of the people. Let us pray to the great saint Adi Shankaracharya chant his holy name with devotion and be blessed.

Questions Excerpt


1. Adi Shankaracharya is known for which?

A. Theologian

B. Philosopher

C. Founder of the Monastery

D. All of the above-mentioned

2. Adi Shankaracharya is popularly known for which philosophy?

A. Sudha Dvait Vedanta

B. Advaita Vedanta

C. Dvait Vedanta

D. None of these

3. Which of the following was the name of Adi Shankaracharya's parents?

A. Aryamba, Sivaguru

B. Rambha, Aadiguru

C. Samantha, Buddhguddu

D. None of these

4. Where is the birthplace of Adi Shankara?

A. Kerala, India

B. Tamilnadu, India

C. Gujarat, India

D. Assam, India

5. Which one of the following was the Guru of Adi Shankar?

A. Gautam Buddh

B. Mahaveer Swami

C. Rishabh Dev

D. Govinda Bhagavatpada

6. He has given a very detailed and interesting explanation of which?

A. Bhagavad Gita

B. Upanishads

C. Brahmasutras

D. All of the above-mentioned

7. Which of the following Monastery founded by Adi Shankaracharya?

A. Sringeri Peeth

B. Dwarka Sharda Peeth

C. Puri Govardhan Peeth

D. All of the above-mentioned

8. Shankaracharya wrote a commentary on which of the following?

A. Aitareya

B. Hard

C. Mundak

D. All of the above-mentioned

9. How many Peeth was established by Shankaracharya?

A. Four Peeth

B. Five Peeth

C. Six Peeth

D. Seven Peeth

10. There are at least ____________ different known hagiographies of Adi Shankara's life.

A. Fourteen

B. Sixteen

C. Seventeen

D. Ninteen

11. At what age did Shankaracharya become Brahmleen?

A. at 30 years

B. at 32 years

C. at 34 years

D. at 36 years

12. In which sect, Adi Shankaracharya is considered to be an incarnation of Shiva?

A. Aadi

B. Smart

C. Yogi

D. Purohit

 

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