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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Mehndi?

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

    What is the duration of the Diwali festival?

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

    What does the word 'Diwali' mean?

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

    What is a key feature of truck art in Pakistan?

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

    What is the significance of carpets in Central Asia?

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

    What is the purpose of a mandala?

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

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