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What is one characteristic that helps define a dance as classical?
What is one characteristic that helps define a dance as classical?
Which of the following dance forms is NOT recognized as classical?
Which of the following dance forms is NOT recognized as classical?
What misconception might arise from the use of the term 'classical' in dance?
What misconception might arise from the use of the term 'classical' in dance?
Which region is associated with the dance form 'Kathakali'?
Which region is associated with the dance form 'Kathakali'?
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Why might the classification of dance as 'classical' be complicated?
Why might the classification of dance as 'classical' be complicated?
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What was one purpose of the stories mentioned?
What was one purpose of the stories mentioned?
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In what way were women often depicted in these stories?
In what way were women often depicted in these stories?
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What is one of the strong emotions depicted in the stories?
What is one of the strong emotions depicted in the stories?
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What is suggested about the consequences of following the heroic ideal?
What is suggested about the consequences of following the heroic ideal?
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What was the historical name of the region mostly comprising present-day Rajasthan?
What was the historical name of the region mostly comprising present-day Rajasthan?
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Which ruler is noted as a significant figure among the Rajputs during the 8th century?
Which ruler is noted as a significant figure among the Rajputs during the 8th century?
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What dramatic situations are often depicted in the stories?
What dramatic situations are often depicted in the stories?
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What ideal did the Rajputs particularly prize in their cultural traditions?
What ideal did the Rajputs particularly prize in their cultural traditions?
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How were the stories of Rajput heroes primarily recorded and shared?
How were the stories of Rajput heroes primarily recorded and shared?
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Which statement about the demographic composition of Rajasthan is accurate?
Which statement about the demographic composition of Rajasthan is accurate?
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What does the word 'katha' mean in relation to Kathak?
What does the word 'katha' mean in relation to Kathak?
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Which two distinct forms of Kathak developed under the Mughal Emperors?
Which two distinct forms of Kathak developed under the Mughal Emperors?
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What did Kathak performers originally do?
What did Kathak performers originally do?
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In which centuries did Kathak start evolving from religious-based bhakti songs?
In which centuries did Kathak start evolving from religious-based bhakti songs?
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Which regions did Kathak establish itself in by the 19th century?
Which regions did Kathak establish itself in by the 19th century?
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What materials were early miniature paintings commonly created on?
What materials were early miniature paintings commonly created on?
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Which emperors were known for valuing skilled miniature painters?
Which emperors were known for valuing skilled miniature painters?
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What themes were commonly depicted in Mughal miniature paintings?
What themes were commonly depicted in Mughal miniature paintings?
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What led to the movement of painters to regional courts after the decline of the Mughal Empire?
What led to the movement of painters to regional courts after the decline of the Mughal Empire?
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What was a significant outcome of the Mughal invasion of Delhi in 1739 in relation to Kangra painting?
What was a significant outcome of the Mughal invasion of Delhi in 1739 in relation to Kangra painting?
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Which characteristic is distinctive of Kangra painting?
Which characteristic is distinctive of Kangra painting?
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Which regions are known for further developing distinctive characteristics in miniature paintings?
Which regions are known for further developing distinctive characteristics in miniature paintings?
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Which of the following was commonly painted in the Kangra style?
Which of the following was commonly painted in the Kangra style?
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What influenced the development of the Kangra painting style?
What influenced the development of the Kangra painting style?
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In addition to paintings, where else did artists display their work in the Kangra style?
In addition to paintings, where else did artists display their work in the Kangra style?
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What language was primarily used for administration in the Bengal suba before the emergence of literary Bengali?
What language was primarily used for administration in the Bengal suba before the emergence of literary Bengali?
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Which type of early Bengali literature includes the translations of Sanskrit epics?
Which type of early Bengali literature includes the translations of Sanskrit epics?
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What is the main focus of the song related to Maynamati and Gopichandra?
What is the main focus of the song related to Maynamati and Gopichandra?
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What decades mark the dating of texts that are indebted to Sanskrit in early Bengali literature?
What decades mark the dating of texts that are indebted to Sanskrit in early Bengali literature?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Independent Literature in early Bengali literature?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Independent Literature in early Bengali literature?
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What contributed to the emergence of the Bengali language from earlier languages?
What contributed to the emergence of the Bengali language from earlier languages?
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Which historical figure noted the use of languages related to Sanskrit in Bengal?
Which historical figure noted the use of languages related to Sanskrit in Bengal?
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During which century did Bengal become a center of a regional kingdom under the Palas?
During which century did Bengal become a center of a regional kingdom under the Palas?
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What was a significant result of the commercial ties developed between Bengal and Magadha?
What was a significant result of the commercial ties developed between Bengal and Magadha?
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Which rulers controlled Bengal between the fourteenth and sixteenth centuries?
Which rulers controlled Bengal between the fourteenth and sixteenth centuries?
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What drove people from western Bengal to southeastern Bengal in the 16th century?
What drove people from western Bengal to southeastern Bengal in the 16th century?
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Who were considered as community leaders and often referred to as 'pirs'?
Who were considered as community leaders and often referred to as 'pirs'?
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During which centuries was there a significant building of temples in Bengal?
During which centuries was there a significant building of temples in Bengal?
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What was one of the roles of mosques established during the Mughal period in Dhaka?
What was one of the roles of mosques established during the Mughal period in Dhaka?
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What characterized the temples built during the late 15th-19th centuries?
What characterized the temples built during the late 15th-19th centuries?
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What was one of the early forms of worship before temples were constructed in Bengal?
What was one of the early forms of worship before temples were constructed in Bengal?
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How did the arrival of European trading companies impact temple construction in Bengal?
How did the arrival of European trading companies impact temple construction in Bengal?
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What distinguishes a four-roofed temple from simpler architectural styles?
What distinguishes a four-roofed temple from simpler architectural styles?
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Which of the following describes the decorative aspects commonly found in Bengali temples?
Which of the following describes the decorative aspects commonly found in Bengali temples?
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Which are the groups that initially supported the construction of early temples in Bengal?
Which are the groups that initially supported the construction of early temples in Bengal?
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What key feature was adopted in temple architecture from the original thatched huts?
What key feature was adopted in temple architecture from the original thatched huts?
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In which district of West Bengal are the temples known for their elaborate decorations found?
In which district of West Bengal are the temples known for their elaborate decorations found?
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What elements contributed to the distinct Bengali temple architectural style?
What elements contributed to the distinct Bengali temple architectural style?
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