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NCERT Solutions for class 7 History chapter 9 – The Making of Regional Cultures

Back Exercise

IMAGINE
You are a Rajput prince. How would you like your story to be told?
Answer.

LET’S RECALL

Question 1.
Match the following:
Anantavarman                          Kerala
Jagannatha                               Bengal
Mahodayapuram                      Orissa
Lilatilakam                                Kangra
Mangalakavya                            Puri
Miniature                                  Kerala
Answer.
Anantavarman                           Orissa
Jagannatha                                 Puri
Mahodayapuram                       Kerala
Lilatilakam                                  Kerala
Mangalakavya                           Bengal
Miniature                                   Kangra

Question 2.
What is Manipravalam? Name a book written in that language.
Answer.
Manipravalam which literally means “diamonds and corals”, refers to the two languages — Sanskrit and the regional language of Kerala. A book dealing with grammar and poetics – Lilatilakam. was written in Manipravalam.

Question 3.
Who were the major patrons of Kathak?
Answer.
Mughals and Nawab Wajid Ali Shah of Awadh were the major patrons of Kathak.

Question 4.
What are the important architectural features of the temples of Bengal?
Answer.
The main architectural features of the temples of Bengal are as under:

  1. The brick and terracotta temples of Bengal were built with the support of several “low” social groups.
  2. Initially, local deities were worshipped in thatched huts in villages.
  3. But, as soon as Brahmanas gave recognition to these local deities, temples were built for them.
  4. Temples copied the double-roofed or four-roofed structure of the thatched huts.
  5. This led to the evolution of the typical Bengali style in temple architecture. For example, “Bangla Dome”.
  6. In the complex of four-roofed structures, four triangular roofs placed on the four walls move up to converge on a curved line and a point.
  7. Temples were usually built on a square platform.
  8. The interior was relatively plain, but the outer walls of many temples were decorated with paintings, ornamental tiles or terracotta tablets.

LET’S DISCUSS

Question 5.
Why did minstrels proclaim the achievements of heroes?
Answer.

  1. Minstrels preserved the memories of the heroes.
  2. Their poems and songs inspired others to follow the examples of the heroes.
  3. Ordinary people were also attracted by these stories, songs and poems.
  4. These stories have great emotions, loyalties, friendship, love, valour, anger etc.

Question 6.
Why do we know much more about the cultural practices of rulers than about those of ordinary people?
Answer.
Rulers adopted many methods to preserve their achievements, such as minstrels singing their heroic stories, paintings inscriptions, historical worth, a donation to temples, etc., while ordinary people did not do anything to preserve the records of their heroic deeds. Therefore, we know more about the cultural practices of rulers than about those of ordinary people.

Question 7.
Why did conquerors try to control the temple of Jagannatha at Puri?
Answer.
The conquerors tried to control the temple of Jagannatha at Puri because of the following reasons:

  1. Control of the temple would make the local people accept their rule.
  2. The temple had huge wealth, collected from offerings.

Question 8.
Why were temples built in Bengal?
Answer.
The temple builders of Bengal wanted to demonstrate their power and proclaim their piety. Therefore, they built temples.

LET’S DO

Question 9.
Describe the most important features of the culture of your region, focusing on buildings, performing arts, and painting.
Answer.
Most Important features of our culture and our region:

  1. Hindu culture
  2. Worship of gods and goddesses.
  3. Celebrations of numerous festivals the year-round.
  4. Huge temples.
  5. Bhajans and Kirtans.
  6. Paintings of gods and goddesses.

Question 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.
Answer.
(a) Speaking: Khadi Boli
(b) Reading: Hindi
(c) Writing: Devnagari
Do this yourself with the help of your history teacher.

Question 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.
Answer.

Question 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.
Answer.

In-text Questions

Question 1.
Find out how many states have been created in the last 10 years. Is each of these states a region? (NCERT Page 122)
Answer.
Three: (in 2000)

Yes, each of these states is a region.

Question 2.
Find out when the language(s) you speak at home was first used for writing. (NCERT Page 123)
Answer.
Probably in ninth century.

Question 3.
Find out whether there are traditions of heroes /heroines in your town or village.
What are the qualities associated with them? In what ways are these similar to or different from the heroic ideals of the Rajputs? (NCERT Page 126)
Answer.
One example:

Question 4.
Find out more about any one of these dance forms. (NCERT Page 127)
Answer.
Kathakali is thfe dance form in which the dancer shows various poses along with singing a religious theme.

Question 5.
Why do you think the second category of texts was not written down? (NCERT Page 132)
Answer.
Because they were recited orally. Their date cannot be confirmed. They were popular in eastern Bengal.

Question 6.
Compare the temple shown here with that in Chapter 2. (NCERT Page 133)
Answer.
The temple shown here has a big Shikhara over a big dome while the temple shown in Chapter 2 is in a triangular shape with numerous statues of gods and goddesses shown on the outer walls.