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What is passed down from one generation to another called?
What is passed down from one generation to another called?
- Monument
- Heritage (correct)
- Folk tale
- Epic
Which of the following is an example of a monument?
Which of the following is an example of a monument?
- Song
- Food
- Fort (correct)
- Dance
Where is the Taj Mahal located?
Where is the Taj Mahal located?
- Madhya Pradesh
- Uttar Pradesh (correct)
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Rajasthan
Who built the Taj Mahal?
Who built the Taj Mahal?
Which fort is guarded by a 36-kilometre-long wall?
Which fort is guarded by a 36-kilometre-long wall?
Who built the Sanchi Stupa?
Who built the Sanchi Stupa?
In which state is the Shore Temple located?
In which state is the Shore Temple located?
The Konark Sun Temple was built to honor which god?
The Konark Sun Temple was built to honor which god?
Which of these is a feature of the Tawang Monastery?
Which of these is a feature of the Tawang Monastery?
What are the Ramayana and the Mahabharata?
What are the Ramayana and the Mahabharata?
In which language were the Panchatantra written?
In which language were the Panchatantra written?
The Ramayana is the story of whom?
The Ramayana is the story of whom?
A folk tale is passed down from one generation to another by whom?
A folk tale is passed down from one generation to another by whom?
For how many years were Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana sent away from Ayodhya?
For how many years were Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana sent away from Ayodhya?
What is a common theme in fables?
What is a common theme in fables?
Which of these is a harvest festival of Tamil Nadu?
Which of these is a harvest festival of Tamil Nadu?
What is prepared during Onam in Kerala?
What is prepared during Onam in Kerala?
In which part of India is Baisakhi celebrated?
In which part of India is Baisakhi celebrated?
What is the main reason for celebrating festivals?
What is the main reason for celebrating festivals?
Which of these is celebrated three times a year?
Which of these is celebrated three times a year?
Which of the following statements accurately describe a key difference between the Ramayana and the Mahabharata?
Which of the following statements accurately describe a key difference between the Ramayana and the Mahabharata?
What distinguishes folk tales from other forms of storytelling?
What distinguishes folk tales from other forms of storytelling?
How do the Panchatantra stories impart wisdom?
How do the Panchatantra stories impart wisdom?
How do harvest festivals reflect the culture and traditions of a region?
How do harvest festivals reflect the culture and traditions of a region?
Why is India described as having a rich heritage?
Why is India described as having a rich heritage?
How does the Kumbhalgarh Fort demonstrate a blend of security and culture?
How does the Kumbhalgarh Fort demonstrate a blend of security and culture?
What architectural element of the Konark Sun Temple is most symbolic of its dedication?
What architectural element of the Konark Sun Temple is most symbolic of its dedication?
How do monuments like the Taj Mahal and Sanchi Stupa reflect both personal sentiments and broader cultural values?
How do monuments like the Taj Mahal and Sanchi Stupa reflect both personal sentiments and broader cultural values?
In what way does the Tawang Monastery serve as a multi-faceted institution within its community?
In what way does the Tawang Monastery serve as a multi-faceted institution within its community?
If a historian were studying the reign of Emperor Ashoka, which monument mentioned would provide the most direct insight into his personal beliefs?
If a historian were studying the reign of Emperor Ashoka, which monument mentioned would provide the most direct insight into his personal beliefs?
Heritage includes things passed down from one generation to another.
Heritage includes things passed down from one generation to another.
Monuments are always built to celebrate a sports victory.
Monuments are always built to celebrate a sports victory.
The Taj Mahal is located in Mumbai.
The Taj Mahal is located in Mumbai.
Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife.
Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in memory of his wife.
The Kumbhalgarh Fort has a wall that is shorter than the Great Wall of China.
The Kumbhalgarh Fort has a wall that is shorter than the Great Wall of China.
The Sanchi Stupa was built by Emperor Akbar.
The Sanchi Stupa was built by Emperor Akbar.
The Shore Temple is in Kerala.
The Shore Temple is in Kerala.
The Konark Sun Temple was built to honor the Moon God.
The Konark Sun Temple was built to honor the Moon God.
Tawang Monastery has a blue roof.
Tawang Monastery has a blue roof.
The Ramayana and the Mahabharata are examples of plays.
The Ramayana and the Mahabharata are examples of plays.
The Ramayana is primarily about the story of Ravana.
The Ramayana is primarily about the story of Ravana.
The Mahabharata is a story about cousins, the Pandavas and the Kauravas, fighting for the throne of Hastinapur.
The Mahabharata is a story about cousins, the Pandavas and the Kauravas, fighting for the throne of Hastinapur.
Folk tales generally have a single, known author.
Folk tales generally have a single, known author.
The Panchatantra is a compilation of fables that use animal characters to teach lessons.
The Panchatantra is a compilation of fables that use animal characters to teach lessons.
The Panchatantra was originally written in Hindi.
The Panchatantra was originally written in Hindi.
Festivals are celebrated with special dishes, new clothes, and gatherings with relatives and friends.
Festivals are celebrated with special dishes, new clothes, and gatherings with relatives and friends.
National festivals are related to a particular religion.
National festivals are related to a particular religion.
Harvest festivals are celebrated after crops have been cut.
Harvest festivals are celebrated after crops have been cut.
Baisakhi is the harvest festival of Assam.
Baisakhi is the harvest festival of Assam.
Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated in Kerala.
Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated in Kerala.
[Blank] means something that is passed down from one generation to another.
[Blank] means something that is passed down from one generation to another.
[Blank], temples, palaces, pillars, monasteries, memorials are all monuments.
[Blank], temples, palaces, pillars, monasteries, memorials are all monuments.
The Taj Mahal is in Agra in ______ Pradesh.
The Taj Mahal is in Agra in ______ Pradesh.
The Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his ______.
The Taj Mahal was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his ______.
The Kumbhalgarh Fort is in ______.
The Kumbhalgarh Fort is in ______.
The Sanchi Stupa is in Sanchi in Madhya ______.
The Sanchi Stupa is in Sanchi in Madhya ______.
The Shore Temple is in Mahabalipuram in Tamil ______.
The Shore Temple is in Mahabalipuram in Tamil ______.
The Konark Sun Temple is in Konark in ______.
The Konark Sun Temple is in Konark in ______.
The Konark Sun Temple was built to honor the ______ God.
The Konark Sun Temple was built to honor the ______ God.
Ramayana and the Mahabharata are our ______.
Ramayana and the Mahabharata are our ______.
The Ramayana is the story of Rama, the son of Dasharatha, the king of ______.
The Ramayana is the story of Rama, the son of Dasharatha, the king of ______.
Rama, his wife Sita and his younger brother ______ were sent away from Ayodhya for 14 years.
Rama, his wife Sita and his younger brother ______ were sent away from Ayodhya for 14 years.
The king of Lanka, ______, took Sita away with him in the Ramayana story.
The king of Lanka, ______, took Sita away with him in the Ramayana story.
The Mahabharata is the story of the Pandavas and the ______.
The Mahabharata is the story of the Pandavas and the ______.
The Pandavas and Kauravas fought for the throne of ______.
The Pandavas and Kauravas fought for the throne of ______.
A ______ tale is a story told by people and passed from one generation to another.
A ______ tale is a story told by people and passed from one generation to another.
The Panchatantra is a collection of ______.
The Panchatantra is a collection of ______.
The ______ are a collection of stories and fables.
The ______ are a collection of stories and fables.
Festivals related to a particular religion are called ______ festivals.
Festivals related to a particular religion are called ______ festivals.
[Blank] festivals are celebrated when the crops have been cut.
[Blank] festivals are celebrated when the crops have been cut.
In which language were the Ramayana and Mahabharata written?
In which language were the Ramayana and Mahabharata written?
Who takes Sita away in the Ramayana?
Who takes Sita away in the Ramayana?
Who helped Rama and Lakshmana defeat Ravana?
Who helped Rama and Lakshmana defeat Ravana?
The Mahabharata tells the story of a fight between the Pandavas and who else?
The Mahabharata tells the story of a fight between the Pandavas and who else?
What is a folk tale?
What is a folk tale?
What are the short stories that teach lessons through animal characters called?
What are the short stories that teach lessons through animal characters called?
What values does the Panchatantra teach us about?
What values does the Panchatantra teach us about?
Name one thing people do to celebrate festivals?
Name one thing people do to celebrate festivals?
What type of festival is Baisakhi?
What type of festival is Baisakhi?
Which Indian state celebrates Onam?
Which Indian state celebrates Onam?
In which Indian city is the Taj Mahal located?
In which Indian city is the Taj Mahal located?
Who built the Taj Mahal and in whose memory?
Who built the Taj Mahal and in whose memory?
Which ruler built the Kumbhalgarh Fort approximately 600 years ago?
Which ruler built the Kumbhalgarh Fort approximately 600 years ago?
The Kumbhalgarh Fort is guarded by a long wall. After which wall is it the second longest in the world?
The Kumbhalgarh Fort is guarded by a long wall. After which wall is it the second longest in the world?
In which state of India is the Sanchi Stupa located?
In which state of India is the Sanchi Stupa located?
Who built the Sanchi Stupa more than 2000 years ago?
Who built the Sanchi Stupa more than 2000 years ago?
On which shore does the Shore Temple, located in Mahabalipuram, stand?
On which shore does the Shore Temple, located in Mahabalipuram, stand?
Which god does the Konark Sun Temple honor?
Which god does the Konark Sun Temple honor?
Name one of the two epics mentioned.
Name one of the two epics mentioned.
What does 'heritage' mean?
What does 'heritage' mean?
Name one type of monument.
Name one type of monument.
In which city is the Taj Mahal located?
In which city is the Taj Mahal located?
Who built the Taj Mahal and in memory of whom?
Who built the Taj Mahal and in memory of whom?
Which Indian fort has the second-longest wall in the world?
Which Indian fort has the second-longest wall in the world?
Name the state in which the Shore Temple is located.
Name the state in which the Shore Temple is located.
Which god is the Konark Sun Temple dedicated to?
Which god is the Konark Sun Temple dedicated to?
Where is the Tawang Monastery located?
Where is the Tawang Monastery located?
Name one of the two Indian epics mentioned.
Name one of the two Indian epics mentioned.
Who are the two groups of cousins that fight for the throne in the Mahabharata?
Who are the two groups of cousins that fight for the throne in the Mahabharata?
What is the name given to stories passed down through generations, with no single author?
What is the name given to stories passed down through generations, with no single author?
Which collection of fables uses animal characters to teach lessons?
Which collection of fables uses animal characters to teach lessons?
What are festivals related to a specific religion known as?
What are festivals related to a specific religion known as?
What type of festival celebrates the cutting of crops?
What type of festival celebrates the cutting of crops?
Which harvest festival is celebrated in Punjab in April?
Which harvest festival is celebrated in Punjab in April?
In which state is the harvest festival Onam celebrated?
In which state is the harvest festival Onam celebrated?
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Ramayana
Ramayana
An ancient Sanskrit epic about Rama rescuing his wife Sita from Ravana.
Mahabharata
Mahabharata
An ancient Sanskrit epic about a war between the Pandavas and Kauravas for the throne of Hastinapur.
Folk tales
Folk tales
Stories passed down through generations with no known author.
Panchatantra
Panchatantra
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Fable
Fable
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Jatakas
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Festival
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Religious Festivals
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Harvest Festivals
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Baisakhi
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Heritage
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Monuments
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Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal
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Kumbhalgarh Fort
Kumbhalgarh Fort
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Sanchi Stupa
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Shore Temple
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Konark Sun Temple
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Tawang Monastery
Tawang Monastery
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Epic
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Ramayana and Mahabharata
Ramayana and Mahabharata
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What are Monuments?
What are Monuments?
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What is the Taj Mahal?
What is the Taj Mahal?
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What is Kumbhalgarh Fort?
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What is Sanchi Stupa?
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What is the Konark Sun Temple?
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Bihu
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Pongal
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Onam
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What is Heritage?
What is Heritage?
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What is a monument?
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What is Granite?
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What is a Stupa?
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Who was Emperor Ashoka?
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Who was Narasimhadeva I?
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Who was Narasimhavarmana II?
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What is Kumbhalgarh's Wall?
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Who was Shah Jahan?
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What is Uttar Pradesh?
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Indian Epics
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Main story of Ramayana
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Main Story of Mahabharata
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Folk Tale Definition
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Purpose of Festivals
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Purpose of Harvest Festivals
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What is Baisakhi?
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What is Bihu?
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What is Pongal?
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What is Cultural Heritage?
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Examples of Monuments
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Location of Taj Mahal
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What is the purpose of 'The Great Wall?'
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Location of Sanchi Stupa
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Location of Shore Temple
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Location of Konark Sun Temple
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Location of Tawang Monastery
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Epics tell stories about:
Epics tell stories about:
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What's the importance of Stupas?
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What is a Fable?
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What is a Folk Tale?
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What is the Ramayana?
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What is Onam?
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What is the Panchatantra
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What is the Shore Temple?
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What is an Epic Poem?
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What are Epics?
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What is Onam Sadya?
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What are Kolams?
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What is Shore Temple?
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Monastery Definition
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What does 'epic' mean?
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What are Fables?
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Ramayana summary
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Mahabharata summary
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The Panchatantra
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Study Notes
- Heritage is passed down from one generation to another and includes monuments, songs, music, dances, plays, epics, folk tales, festivals, food, dress, languages, and paintings.
- India has a rich heritage of which Indians are proud.
Monuments
- Monuments are special buildings that remind people of famous individuals or events.
- Forts, temples, palaces, pillars, monasteries and memorials all qualify as monuments.
Taj Mahal
- The Taj Mahal is located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
- It was constructed over 350 years ago from white marble.
- Shah Jahan built it as a memorial to his wife.
- It is a highly visited monument in India.
Kumbhalgarh Fort
- It is one of Rajasthan's famous forts.
- Rana Kumbha built it approximately 600 years ago.
- Includes palaces, gardens, and temples within the fort.
- Features a 36 km long wall, second-longest in the world after the Great Wall of China.
Sanchi Stupa
- Located in Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh.
- Emperor Ashoka built it over 2000 years ago.
- It is renowned for its decorated gateways.
- Stupas are holy for Gautama Buddha's followers.
- Emperor Ashoka was a follower of Gautama Buddha.
- It is one of the oldest monuments.
Shore Temple
- Located in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu.
- Narasimhavarmana II built it around 1300 years ago.
- Constructed from granite rock.
- Named for its location on the Bay of Bengal shore.
- It is one of the oldest temples.
Konark Sun Temple
- Located in Konark, Odisha.
- Narasimhadeva I constructed it over 700 years ago.
- The temple is shaped like a chariot with large stone wheels.
- Dedicated to honouring the Sun God.
- It is one of the most famous temples.
Tawang Monastery
- Located in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh.
- It is a Buddhist monastery.
- Features a tall statue of Gautama Buddha.
- Known for its yellow roof and colourful gateway.
- Contains a library, school, museum, and residences for monks.
- It is the tallest Buddhist monastery in India.
Epics
- An epic is a long poem that recounts the stories of heroes and their adventures.
- The Ramayana and the Mahabharata are Indian epics.
- They are written in Sanskrit.
The Ramayana
- The Ramayana is about Rama, son of King Dasharatha of Ayodhya.
- Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana were exiled for 14 years and lived in forests.
- Ravana kidnapped Sita, leading to a battle where Rama, aided by Hanuman, defeated Ravana and rescued Sita.
The Mahabharata
- It tells the story of the Pandavas and Kauravas, cousins who fought for the throne of Hastinapur.
- The Pandavas ultimately won the battle.
Folk Tales
- Folk tales are stories passed down through generations without a known author.
- The Panchatantra is a collection of fables, where fables are short stories teaching lessons through animal characters.
- Written in Sanskrit, the Panchatantra imparts values.
- The Jatakas are also a collection of stories and fables.
Festivals
- Festivals are times for enjoyment, special foods, new clothes, and gatherings with relatives and friends.
- Festivals are grouped into national, religious, and harvest festivals.
Religious Festivals
- Religious festivals relate to specific religions.
Harvest Festivals
- Harvest festivals celebrate the cutting of crops and vary by region and time of year.
Baisakhi
- It is the harvest festival of Punjab, celebrated in April.
Bihu
- It is the harvest festival of Assam, celebrated three times a year with music and dance.
Pongal
- It is the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu, celebrated in January where people decorate their houses with kolams.
- People make kolams to decorate their houses
Onam
- It is the harvest festival of Kerala, celebrated in August-September.
- Includes a special feast called onam sadya and boat races.
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