Chapter 7
The MAKING OF REGIONAL CULTURES
Let’s recall
1. Match the following:
Anantavarman Kerala
Jagannatha Bengal
Mahodayapuram Orissa
Lilatilakam Kangra
Mangalakavya Puri
Miniature Kerala
2. What is Manipravalam? Name a book written in that language.
3. Who were the major patrons of Kathak?
4. What are the important architectural features of the temples of Bengal?
Let’s discuss
5. Why did minstrels proclaim the achievements of heroes?
6. Why do we know much more about the cultural practices of rulers than about those of ordinary people?
7. Why did conquerors try to control the temple of Jagannatha at Puri?
8. Why were temples built in Bengal?
Let’s do
9. Describe the most important features of the culture of your region, focusing on buildings, performing arts and painting.
10. 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
11. 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.
12. Choose another set of five states from each of these regions and prepare a list of clothes that are generally worn by women and men in each. Discuss your findings.
Type by- Gauri Bora
