Ancient & Art & Culture 2018 Flashcards
(34 cards)
What is the Chapchar Kut festival?
A festival of Mizoram celebrated annually in March after jungle-clearing.
It is celebrated with dancing, skits, and musical performances to promote camaraderie among the people.
What is the Khongjom Parva?
A ballad singing tradition from Manipur commemorating the heroic deeds of Manipuri warriors after the Anglo-Manipuri War of 1891.
It emerged as a tribute to those who fought against the British Empire.
What is Thang-Ta?
A traditional Manipuri martial art and dance form known for sword and spear movements.
It is also called Huyen Lallong, meaning ‘The art of sword and the spear’.
Who is recognized as the Father of Carnatic Music?
Saint Purandaradasa.
He is credited with laying the foundation for Carnatic music.
What is Tyagaraja known for?
Being an ardent devotee of Lord Rama and composing numerous devotional songs.
He is speculated to have written about twenty-four thousand songs.
What are Annamacharya kirtanas?
Devotional songs in praise of Lord Venkateshwara.
Annamacharya is considered the earliest known Indian musician to compose these songs.
What materials were used in the construction of Buland Darwaza?
Red and buff sandstone.
It is the highest gateway in the world, built to celebrate Akbar’s victory over Gujarat.
What is the significance of the Khanqah of Sheikh Salim Chishti?
A religious compound built to commemorate the saint who predicted the birth of Akbar’s son Jahangir.
It is an example of Mughal architecture located in Fatehpur Sikri.
What is unique about the Bara Imambara’s construction?
It has no woodwork; the roof is constructed with interlocking bricks without beams or girders.
Built by Asaf-ud-Daula in 1784, it is a significant building in Lucknow.
Who is Maitreya in Buddhist tradition?
A future Buddha who will appear on Earth.
Maitreya is also known as Ajita Boddhisattva.
To which school does the painting ‘Bani Thani’ belong?
Kishangarh school.
This school of painting is known for its distinct facial features and emotional intensity.
What does the Sthanakvasi sect reject?
Idolatry and temple worship.
This sect believes idol worship is not essential for soul purification and attainment of Nirvana.
Fill in the blank: The Buland Darwaza was constructed in ____ A.D.
1601
True or False: Tyagaraja created several new ragas.
True
Fill in the blank: The Khanqah was built during the years ____ and ____ by Akbar.
1580, 1581
True or False: The Sthanakvasi sect is a part of Buddhism.
False
What is the main theme of Kangra paintings?
Love poetry themes, especially related to Radha and Krishna.
This style emerged as a response to the Mughal style of painting.
What is the Chapchar Kut festival?
A festival of Mizoram celebrated annually in March after jungle-clearing.
It is celebrated with dancing, skits, and musical performances to promote camaraderie among the people.
What is the Khongjom Parva?
A ballad singing tradition from Manipur commemorating the heroic deeds of Manipuri warriors after the Anglo-Manipuri War of 1891.
It emerged as a tribute to those who fought against the British Empire.
What is Thang-Ta?
A traditional Manipuri martial art and dance form known for sword and spear movements.
It is also called Huyen Lallong, meaning ‘The art of sword and the spear’.
Who is recognized as the Father of Carnatic Music?
Saint Purandaradasa.
He is credited with laying the foundation for Carnatic music.
What is Tyagaraja known for?
Being an ardent devotee of Lord Rama and composing numerous devotional songs.
He is speculated to have written about twenty-four thousand songs.
What are Annamacharya kirtanas?
Devotional songs in praise of Lord Venkateshwara.
Annamacharya is considered the earliest known Indian musician to compose these songs.
What materials were used in the construction of Buland Darwaza?
Red and buff sandstone.
It is the highest gateway in the world, built to celebrate Akbar’s victory over Gujarat.
