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Flashcards on Theosophical Society and Its Influence in India
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In which year was the Theosophical Society founded?
1875
Who were the founders of the Theosophical Society?
Helena Blavatsky and Henry Steel Olcott
Where was the Theosophical Society founded?
New York, USA
What are the main objectives of the Theosophical Society?
To form a universal brotherhood, study of ancient religions and sciences, investigate laws of nature
Who played a significant role in the revival of Hinduism and bringing the Theosophical Society to India?
Annie Besant
What is the name of the headquarters of the Theosophical Society in India?
Adyar, Chennai
The Theosophical Society worked closely with which Indian political organization?
Indian National Congress
How did the Theosophical Society contribute to Indian education?
Established schools and colleges with modern and ethical education
Which theosophist leader founded the Central Hindu College, which later became Banaras Hindu University?
Annie Besant
What was the influence of the Theosophical Society on Indian nationalism?
It instilled a sense of pride in Indian traditions and culture
The Theosophical Society emphasized the study of which ancient scriptures?
Upanishads and the Bhagavad Gita
Which social reform movement in India was influenced by the Theosophical Society?
Women's education and upliftment
What is the connection between Theosophy and Yoga?
The Theosophical Society promoted the study and practice of Yoga in the West
Which famous Indian philosopher and sage was associated with the Theosophical Society?
Jiddu Krishnamurti
The Theosophical Society's legacy in India can best be described as:
Fostering cultural and spiritual revival
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When did Annie Besant become the president of the Theosophical Society?
1907
1907
1910
1920
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The headquarters of the Theosophical Society was moved to India in:
1882
1879
1893
1901
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The Theosophical Society advocated for the advancement of:
Western philosophy
Materialism
Spiritual knowledge
Scientific atheism
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Who succeeded Annie Besant as the president of the Theosophical Society?
Charles W. Leadbeater
William Q. Judge
George S. Arundale
Henry S. Olcott
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One of the Theosophical Society's lodges in India was named after which famous monument?
Taj Mahal
Aryavarta
Vijayanagar
Sarnath
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The Theosophical Society had a significant influence on the spread of which movement in the West?
Industrialization
Existentialism
Vegetarianism
Colonialism
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Who was the guiding force behind the formation of the Theosophical Educational Trust?
Helena Blavatsky
Annie Besant
C. W. Leadbeater
H. S. Olcott
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Which Theosophist is credited with discovering Jiddu Krishnamurti as a potential world teacher?
C. W. Leadbeater
Annie Besant
Alfred P. Sinnett
George S. Arundale
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What was one factor that contributed to the Theosophical Society losing momentum in India?
The controversy surrounding Krishnamurti's role
The rise of Buddhism
The abolition of the Indian National Congress
The establishment of English-medium schools
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Theosophy's teachings were predominantly influenced by which religious philosophies?
Judaism and Christianity
Shintoism and Taoism
Zoroastrianism and Islam
Hinduism and Buddhism
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