Test: The Flowering of Regional Cultures - Class 7 MCQ

• The medieval period in India witnessed the growth of various regional cultures with unique aspects like language, art, music, dance, and more.
• These cultures were different from the central culture around Delhi.
• It was like different groups of people coming together to celebrate their own special ways of living and creating beautiful things.

Regional cultures are different ways of living and doing things that developed in specific areas. In the medieval period, a lot of these unique cultures emerged in different parts of India.

Before the Turks, Afghans, and Persians came to northern India, people commonly used Sanskrit as their language. Sanskrit was like their main language for speaking and writing. It was a very important language for them to communicate and share stories.

Sanskrit was the main language used in the courts before the Turks, Afghans, and Persians came. It was later replaced by Persian. Sanskrit is an old language that many people used in ancient times in India.

• In Kerala, a region in India, the Namboodiris developed Manipravalam, a language that was highly influenced by Sanskrit.
• This special language mixed elements of Malayalam and Sanskrit.
• It was used for writing important literary works in that region.
• So, the correct answer is option B: Kerala.

The Rajputs were known for their bravery, which means they were very brave and courageous. They did many heroic deeds and were celebrated for their courage and honor.

In the text, it talks about two main styles of Indian music, which are Hindustani and Carnatic. Hindustani music is from North India, while Carnatic music is from South India. These styles have different characteristics and instruments that make them unique.

Folk music is a type of music that is traditional and often tells stories about a culture or a place. India had a rich tradition of folk music, which means music that has been passed down for generations in the country.

• The word "Kathak" comes from the Sanskrit word "katha," which means stories. It's like when you tell a story to your friends or family.
• So, when dancers perform Kathak, they are like storytellers, using their movements to tell tales and express emotions just like telling a story to someone.
• Isn't that interesting?

Kathak gets its name from the Sanskrit word "katha," which means stories. So, Kathak is a dance form that tells stories through movements and gestures.