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The document discusses the making of regional cultures in India. It covers topics like regional languages used in different states, cultural practices of rulers vs ordinary people, architectural styles of temples in Bengal, and the importance and control of the Jagannatha temple in Puri. It also has questions and answers on these topics.

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CH 9 His Grade 7

The document discusses the making of regional cultures in India. It covers topics like regional languages used in different states, cultural practices of rulers vs ordinary people, architectural styles of temples in Bengal, and the importance and control of the Jagannatha temple in Puri. It also has questions and answers on these topics.

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DATE 6/1/23

Chapter 9 - The Making Of Regional Cultures

Ⅰ. Match the following:


1. Anantavarnam – Orissa
2. Jagannatha – Kangra
3. Mahodayapurma – Kerala
4. Lilatilakam – Kerala
5. Mangalakavya – Bengal
6. Miniature – Kangra
Ⅱ.Answer the following :
1. What is Manipravalam? Name abook written in that language.
Answer: Manipravalam is a language. The book written in that language
is Lilatilakam.
2. Who were the major patrons of Kathak?
Answer: The Mughals were the major patrons of Kathak.

3. What are the Important architectural features of the temples of Bengal?


Answer:
Architectural features of the temples of Bengal:

1. Double roofed or dochala, four roofed (chauchala).


2. Comparative more complex-four roofed structures-four triangular
roofs placed on four walls moved up to coverage on curved line or a
point.
3. Built on a square platform.
4. Interior plain.
5. Outer walls decorated with paintings, ornamental tiles or terracotta
tablets.
4. Why did minstrels proclaim the achievements of heroes?
Answer: Minstrels used to recite poems and songs which depicted the stories of
the ” Rajputs’ heroic deeds. By reciting such poems and songs these minstrels
inspired others to follow the examples of Rajputs. Ordinary people were also
attracted by these stories.
5. Why do we know much more about the cultural practices of rulers than
about those of ordinary people?

Answer: We know much more about the cultural practices of rulers than about
those of ordinary people because the ordinary people followed the cultural
practices adopted by their kings/emperors. Moreover people had faith in their
rulers. They could not adopt other cultural practices which their rulers did not
practise.

6. Why did conquerors try to control the temple of Jagannatha at Puri?


Answer: The temple of Jagannatha at Puri gained importance as a centre of
pilgrimage. Its authority in social and political matters also increased. Hence,
conquerors tried to establish control over the temple. They felt that this would
make their rule acceptable to the local people.

7. Why were temples built in Bengal?


Answer:
Temples were built in Bengal because of the following reasons:

1. Increase in religious faith.


2. Mosques had already been built.
3. Powerful people wanted to demonstrate their power and proclaim
their piety.
4. ‘Low’ people also participated in the temple building.
5. New economic opportunities to people also helped in temple setting
up.
6. Support of Brahmanas to get idols placed in temples from huts.
8. 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.
Answer:
(a) For speaking I use- Hindi ,Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam( write your
mother tounge).
(b) For reading I use Hindi and English.
(c) For writing I use Hindi and English.
Thus, I use different languages for speaking, reading and writing.
9. 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.

Ⅲ. Fill in the blanks:


1. The Chera Kingdom of Mahodayapuram was a part of present day Kerala.
2. Lilatilakam was composed in Manipravalam .
3. Ruler Anantavarman erected a temple for lord Jagannath at Puri Orissa.
4. The legends of Radha Krishna were enacted in folk play's called raasleela.
5. Miniature paintings are done in watercolor on cloth or paper.
6. Bengali now recognised as a language was derived from Sanskrit.
Ⅳ.State wheather the given statement are true or false.
1. Malayalam was the first regional language to be used in official records . TRUE
2. The Kathaks Were originally a caste of priest in temples of north India . FALSE
3. Kathak developed into 2 traditions or gharanas Rajasthan and Lucknow . TRUE
4. Nath literature includes songs of Mayanmati and Gopichandra . TRUE
5. Kangra style of miniature was inspired by shaivite traditions . FALSE
6. Brahmanas were allowed to eat fish by Brihaddharma Purana from Bengal . TRUE

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