Question

24 mark for review sikhism grew out of a blend of hindu and islamic religious principles, a process best explained by which term? a assimilation b convergence c appropriation d diffusion e syncretism

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each term:

• Assimilation: One group adopts another’s culture (not a blend of two).
• Convergence: Independent development toward similarity (not a blend of existing traditions).
• Appropriation: Taking elements for one’s own, often without blending.
• Diffusion: Spread of cultural traits (not a blend of two belief systems).
• Syncretism: Blending of different religious/philosophical traditions, which matches Sikhism’s origin from Hindu and Islamic principles.

Answer:

E. Syncretism