Indian Festivals and Dance Forms Review
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What is the term 'Rangoli' composed of?

  • Two words meaning 'color' and 'design'
  • Two words meaning 'pattern' and 'festival'
  • Two words meaning 'row of colors' and 'colored creepers' (correct)
  • Two words meaning 'decoration' and 'Hindu'

Which of the following is NOT a Hindu festival where Rangoli is commonly made?

  • Tihar
  • Christmas (correct)
  • Diwali
  • Onam

What does the word 'Kathak' mean?

  • Rhythm
  • Story (correct)
  • Dance
  • North India

Which of the following is true about Kathak dance?

<p>It is one of the eight classical dance forms of India and developed under the influence of both Hindu and Muslim cultures. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Mehndi?

<p>A type of body art that originated in ancient India. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about Mehndi is false?

<p>It is a permanent form of body art. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of the Diwali festival?

<p>5 days (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Diwali' mean?

<p>Row of lamps (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of lighting the diya (clay lamps) during Diwali?

<p>To light the way for the goddess Lakshmi (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of truck art in Pakistan?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of carpets in Central Asia?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a mandala?

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