Making of Regional Culture

 

1	Match the following
	Anantavarnam         –       Orissa Jagannatha              –        Kangra Mahodayapurma   –        Kerala Lilatilakam             –        Kerala Mangalakavya       –        Bengal Miniature              –         Kangra
2	What is Manipravalam? Name a book written in that language.
	Ø The Lilatilakam, dealing with grammar and poetics, was composed in Manipravalam Ø literally, “diamonds and corals” referring to the two languages, Sanskrit and the regional language.
3	Who were the major patrons of Kathak?
	Ø Wajid Ali Shah, the last Nawab of Awadh. Ø The courts of Rajasthan (Jaipur).
4	What are the Important architectural features of the temples of Bengal?
	Ø Double roofed or dochala, four roofed (chauchala). Ø Comparative more complex-four roofed structures-four triangular roofs placed on four walls moved up to coverage on curved line or a point. Ø Built on a square platform. Ø Interior plain.
5	Why did minstrels proclaim the achievements of heroes?
	ü Minstrels used to recite poems and songs which depicted the stories of the ‘Rajputs’ heroic deeds. ü By reciting such poems and songs these minstrels inspired others to follow the examples of Rajputs. ü Ordinary people were also attracted by these stories.
6	Why do we know much more about the cultural practices of rulers than about those of ordinary people?
	Ø The ordinary people followed the cultural practices adopted by their kings/emperors. Ø Moreover, people had faith in their rulers. Ø They could not adopt other cultural practices which their rulers did not practise.
7	Why did conquerors try to control the temple of Jagannatha at Puri?
	Ø The temple of Jagannatha at Puri gained importance as a centre of pilgrimage. Ø Its authority in social and political matters also increased. Hence, conquerors tried to establish control over the temple. Ø They felt that this would make their rule acceptable to the local people.
8	Why were temples built in Bengal?
	Ø Increase in religious faith. Ø Powerful people wanted to demonstrate their power and proclaim their piety. Ø New economic opportunities to people also helped in temple setting up. Ø Support of low social groups.