10 Questions
Match the following with their descriptions:
Mount Agung = Highest point in Bali, an active volcano Bali Strait = Body of water separating Bali from Java Bahasa Indonesian = One of the two main languages spoken by Balinese Puras = Temples where Hindu religious practices are carried out
Match the following with their associations to Bali:
Majapahit Empire = Influence on Bali from 13th to 16th centuries Hindu religious beliefs = Maintained by the Balinese people Lesser Sunda Islands = Location of Bali Lombok and Sumbawa = Islands inhabited by Balinese people
Match the following with their cultural influences:
Islamic culture = Strongly influences the rest of Indonesia Hindu religious practices = Strongly influence Balinese culture Aesthetically inclined people = Portrayal of Balinese inhabitants Ethnicities in Indonesia = Presence leading to a variety of dialects and languages
Match the following with their population statistics:
4.2 million = Population of Balinese people 1.7% = Percentage of Balinese population in Indonesia 89% = Percentage of Balinese people on the island of Bali 1 mile (1.6 km) = Distance separating Bali from Java
Match the following with their geographical features:
Mountainous terrain = Characteristic of most of Bali Mount Agung = Highest point in Bali Active volcano = Status of Mount Agung 'Navel of the world' = Local name for Mount Agung
Match the following traditional Balinese arts with their descriptions:
Gamelan orchestra = Consists of drums, flutes, and bronze instruments Baris dance = Depicts warriors Wayang kulit shadow play = Puppets or cut out-figures form shadows on a screen Udeng = Traditional headdress worn by Balinese men
Match the following elements of traditional Balinese clothing with their descriptions:
Kebaya = Traditional blouse often colorful and made of lace Sarong = Wrap skirt made of silk Silk sash = Decorative belt worn by Balinese women Batik = Colorful fabric made by Balinese women
Match the following traditional Balinese dances with their descriptions:
Legong dance = Depicts dueling princesses Barong dance = Mythical lion combating an evil witch Topeng theater = Form of masked theater Wayang wong = Traditional masked dance
Match the following elements of traditional Balinese architecture with their descriptions:
Local materials = Used by Balinese architects to create structures Hinduism influence = Strongly influences the architectural style used in houses and temples Harmonious and balanced structures = Aesthetic qualities and overall energy are considered in architectural design Consultation with local priests = Incorporating Hindu guidelines into the structures built on
Match the following religious beliefs and practices with their descriptions in Balinese culture:
Hinduism with native elements = The model followed by the Balinese Hinduism Balance between good and evil forces = Object of religious practices in Balinese culture Tiny Christian and Buddhist minorities = Exception to the predominantly Hindu population in Bali Combination of Indian culture stories with Hindu beliefs = Stories drawn from these sources depicted in wayang and traditional dances
Explore the unique culture and population of the Balinese people, who have maintained their Hindu religious beliefs in contrast to the rest of Indonesia. Learn about the influence of the Majapahit Empire and the population distribution on the island of Bali.
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