Balinese Culture and Population

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

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

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

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Legong dance = Depicts dueling princesses Barong dance = Mythical lion combating an evil witch Topeng theater = Form of masked theater Wayang wong = Traditional masked dance</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>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</p> Signup and view all the answers