Question:
Why do we know much more about the cultural practices of rulers than about those of ordinary people?
Answer:
The cultural practices of rulers were carefully preserved in palaces for centuries. Hence we know much more about them. Ordinary men and women also painted on pots, walls, floors, cloth. But they did not survive for long.
The Making of Regional Cultures
Q 1.
Mention all the six dance forms that are recognised as classical.
Q 2.
Do you use different languages for (a) speaking, (b) reading, (c) writing? Find out about one major composition in language that you use and discuss why you find it interesting.
Q 3.
What do terracotta plaques on the walls of temples and viharas depict?[V. Imp.]
Q 4.
Why did conquerors try to control the temple of Jagannatha at Puri?
Q 5.
How were the Rajput rulers most distinctive?
Q 6.
What do terracotta plaques on the walls of temples and viharas depict?[V. Imp.]
Q 7.
What are the Important architectural features of the temples of Bengal?
Q 8.
Where did Kathak develop?
Q 9.
Under whose patronage did kathak grow into a major art form?
Q 10.
On what objects do we fiend paintings of ordinary people?
Q 11.
What is the Brihaddharma Parana?
Q 12.
Why do we know much more about the cultural practices of rulers than about those of ordinary people?
Q 13.
Why was the second category of the early Bengali literature not written down?
Q 14.
What are miniatures?
Q 15.
Who was Anantavarman?
Q 16.
Why were the Bengal Brahmanas allowed to eat fish?
Q 17.
What is Manipravalam? Name abook written in that language.
Q 18.
Who were the Kathaks?
Q 19.
Why did minstrels proclaim the achievements of heroes?
Q 20.
Describe the most important features of the culture of your region, focussing on buildings, performing arts and painting.
Q 21.
Who were the major patrons of Kathak?
Q 22.
What distinguished Kangra painting from the paintings?
Q 23.
How did regional cultures evolve? [V. Imp.]
Q 24.
How are women depicted in the stories about Rajput heroes?
Q 25.
Why were temples built in Bengal?
Q 26.
Choose one state each from north, west, south, east and central India. For each of these, prepare a list of foods that are commonly consumed, highlighting any differences and similarities that you notice.
Q 27.
Who were the Naths? .
Q 28.
Match the following :
Anantavarnam – Kerala
Jagannatha – Bengal
Mahodayapurma – Orissa
Lilatilakam – Kangra
Mangalakavya – Puri
Miniature – Kerala
Q 29.
How did the Cheras draw upon Sanskritic traditions?
Q 30.
How did Bengali develop as a regional language?
Q 31.
How did miniature painting develop under the Mughal patronage? [V. Imp.]
Q 32.
What are the chief food items of the Bengalis?
Q 33.
Whom did King Anangabhima III dedicate his kingdom to? What did he proclaim himself ?
Q 34.
Choose another set of five states from each these regions and prepare a list of clothes that are generally worn by women and men in each. Discuss your findings.
Q 35.
Who were the pirs? What was their position in the society? [V. Imp.]
Q 36.
Mention the role of the Chercis in the development of Malayalam.
Q 37.
Write a brief note on early Bengali literature.
Q 38.
What is the significance of fish in Bengal? [Imp.]
Q 39.
What do you know about Rajput tradition of heroism? Write in brief [V. Imp.]
Q 40.
Give a detailed description ofKathak, a popular classical dance form of north India. [V. Imp.]
Q 41.
What was called Rajputana by the British?
Q 42.
Define the term Kathak.
