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Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

(i) What was the court language in north India before the arrival of Turks, Afghans, and Persians?
(a) Prakrit
(b) Persian
(c) Sanskrit
(d) Urdu
Ans: (c)
Before the arrival of Turks, Afghans, and Persians, Sanskrit was the court language in north India.

(ii) Which language replaced Sanskrit as the court language in north India after the arrival of Turks?
(a) Prakrit
(b) Persian
(c) Sanskrit
(d) Urdu
Ans: (b)
Persian replaced Sanskrit as the court language in north India after the arrival of Turks.

(iii) What contributed to the growth of regional languages during the medieval period?
(a) Persian as the court language
(b) Bhakti movement
(c) Trade with foreign countries
(d) Adoption of Sanskrit
Ans: (b)
The Bhakti movement aided the growth of regional languages in the medieval period as Bhakti saints preached in local languages to reach the masses.

(iv) Which dance form originated in Tamil Nadu and is considered a classical dance form?
(a) Kathakali
(b) Bharatanatyam
(c) Kuchipudi
(d) Mohiniattam
Ans: (b)
Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form that originated in Tamil Nadu.

(v) What was one of the distinctive features of medieval Bengali architecture?
(a) Use of concrete as the primary building material
(b) Use of iron pillars in temple construction
(c) Use of burnt bricks and terracotta
(d) Minimal external decorations
Ans: (c)
Medieval Bengali architecture was known for using burnt bricks and terracotta as the primary building materials.

Q2: Fill in the Blanks

(i) Malayalam, a Dravidian language spoken mainly in Kerala, is believed to have evolved from __________.
Ans: Tamil

(ii) The earliest form of the Bengali language developed as a mixture of __________ and Prakrit.
Ans: Sanskrit

(iii) The Bhakti movement played a significant role in the development of __________ literature in Bengal.
Ans: Bengali

(iv) The regional schools of miniature painting merged characteristics of the Mughal school with __________ traditions.
Ans: local

(v) In the medieval period, __________ and __________ were two musical instruments from the Middle East introduced in India.
Ans: sarangi, rabab

Q3: Match the Column

Match the items in Column A with the appropriate items in Column B.
Ans:

Q4: True or False

(i) Persian replaced Sanskrit as the court language in north India during the medieval period.
Ans: True
Persian replaced Sanskrit as the court language in north India during the medieval period.

(ii) Manipravalam was a language that evolved from Malayalam in Kerala.
Ans: False
Manipravalam evolved from Tamil in Kerala.

(iii) Miniature paintings were known for their use of bright colors and delicate brushwork.
Ans: True
Miniature paintings were known for their use of vibrant colors and delicate brushwork.

(iv) Carnatic music was largely influenced by Middle Eastern musical forms.
Ans: False
Carnatic music remained largely unaffected by Middle Eastern influences.

(v) Bengal's unique culture developed under the rule of the Mughals.
Ans: False
Bengal's unique culture developed under the Shahi sultans, who were independent of Delhi, not the Mughals.