The Chera kingdom established in the 9th century significantly influenced the development of ___ language and script.

Malayalam

Who was the ruler that built the temple for Purushottama Jagannath in the 12th century?

Anantavarman of the Ganga dynasty

The term 'Kathak' is derived from the Sanskrit word for ___, reflecting its origins in storytelling.

Katha

Miniature paintings during the Mughal era primarily illustrated manuscripts containing historical accounts and ___.

Poetry

True or False: The Gonds were primarily known for their sedentary agricultural practices.

False; the Gonds practiced shifting cultivation.

Fill in the blank: The Ahoms migrated to the Brahmaputra valley from ___ in the 13th century.

Myanmar

What key feature distinguished the two major traditions or 'gharanas' of Kathak dance?

The influence of royal courts, specifically in Jaipur and Lucknow.

Riddle: I am a dance that tells stories and began in temples, my name comes from a Sanskrit word meaning 'story.' What am I?

Kathak

The Rajputana region is predominantly associated with which community's distinctive cultural contributions?

The Rajputs

Fill in the blank: The Gonds were governed by small clans, each led by its own ___.

Raja

What was the primary economic activity that contributed to the wealth of the Gond kingdom of Garh Katanga?

Exporting wild elephants

True or False: The Ahom state was known for its lack of military prowess and agricultural practices.

False; the Ahom state was known for its military prowess and advanced rice cultivation.

Fill in the blank: The Kangra school of painting developed in the mid-18th century, inspired by ___ traditions.

Vaishnavite

What significant cultural contribution did the Mughal emperors make to the art of miniature painting?

They patronized artists who illustrated historical and poetic manuscripts.

What role did the Chera kingdom play in the development of the Malayalam language in the 9th century?

Chera kingdom influenced Malayalam language.

• Promoted local literature and culture.

• Introduced script through inscriptions.

• Fostered linguistic identity in Kerala.