Indian Music and Art Forms Quiz

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What is the primary objective of the board game often referred to as the 'game of kings'?

  • To develop pieces and take control of more space
  • To checkmate the opponent's king (correct)
  • To control the center of the board
  • To use strategy and tactics to defeat the opponent

What is one of the key strategies in Scrabble when you're running low on high-value tiles?

  • Use all your tiles at once to form a long word
  • Try to play them on a triple word score (correct)
  • Place them on double word score squares
  • Use them to block your opponent's high scoring plays

Which of the following is considered the most significant contributor to the high rates of morbidity and mortality caused by communicable diseases in the Philippines?

  • Limited access to healthcare in rural areas (correct)
  • Lack of access to clean drinking water
  • Poor sanitation and hygiene practices
  • High population density

What is the stage of infection characterized by mild symptoms such as fatigue, headache, or fever before the full-blown symptoms appear?

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In the chain of infection, what does 'Reservoir' describe?

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What is the most effective way to break the chain of infection at the "mode of transmission" stage?

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Which of these is the most effective way to highlight the importance of the incubation stage in preventing the spread of illnesses?

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A person complains of severe coughing, chest pain, and coughing up blood. What is the most likely cause?

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Which instrument classification includes the Daf, Dhol, and Tabla?

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What is the primary characteristic used to categorize Indian classical musical instruments?

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Which of the following musical traditions is characterized by its lyrical beauty, emotional depth, and focus on love, loss, longing, and beauty?

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Which musical tradition is considered 'temple music' and originated from South India?

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Which of the following is a traditional folk song of Israel?

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According to the Hornbostel-Sachs System, what classification do the Indian instruments Dholak and Tabla fall under?

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What is the primary similarity between Rangoli and Mehndi art forms in India?

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What is the primary purpose of Mehndi in India?

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Flashcards

Game of Kings

A board game where players checkmate each other's king using strategy.

Castle

A defensive move in chess to protect the king by moving it to safety.

Triple Word Score

A scoring space in Scrabble that triples the total points of a word played.

Communicable Diseases

Diseases that can be spread from one person to another.

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Stages of Infection

The phases include incubation, prodromal, illness, and convalescence.

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Prodromal Stage

The early stage of infection with mild initial symptoms.

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Chain of Infection

The sequence of events that leads to the spread of communicable diseases.

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Tuberculosis Symptoms

Severe coughing, chest pain, and coughing up blood characterize this disease.

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Indian musical instrument classifications

There are 5 types: Ghan, Avannaddh, Sushir, Tat, Vitat.

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Avannaddh instruments

Instruments that produce sound by vibrating stretched membranes, like Daf and Tabla.

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Sushir instruments

Wind instruments or aerophones in Indian music, including Shahnai and Shehnk.

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Carnatic music

Temple music from South India, distinct from Hindustani music.

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Ghazal

Devotional music characterized by romantic themes like love and longing.

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Qawwali

A form of Sufi devotional music known for its emotional expressions and themes of love.

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Mehndi

A hand art from India used to ward off evil spirits and promote positive emotions.

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Rangoli

Artworks in India believed to bring good luck, often made during festivals.

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Study Notes

MUSIC

  • There are 5 classifications of Indian musical instruments: Ghan, Avanaddh, Sushir, Tat, and Vitat.
  • Avanaddh instruments produce sound using vibrating membranes (e.g., Daf, Dhol, Tabla).
  • Sushir instruments are wind instruments (e.g., Shanhk, Shehnai, Surpeti).
  • Pakistan's western region is considered an extension of Central Asia, known for Ghazal (devotional music) and Qawwali (lyrical music focusing on love, loss, longing, and beauty).
  • Hindustani music originates in North India, Carnatic music in South India.
  • Shofar is an instrument found in Arab countries.
  • Dholak and Tabla are membranophones in the Hornbostel-Sachs system.
  • Zum Gali Gali is a traditional song/folk song of Israel.

ARTS

  • Rangoli and Mehndi are Indian art forms, believed to bring good luck.
  • Mehndi is a hand art form focusing on positive emotions like hope, joy, and love.
  • Rangoli is intended to bring good luck, primarily.
  • Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is a 3-5 day Hindu festival in October/November.
  • Truck Art is a Pakistani cultural tradition with highly customized truck decorations.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

  • Chess is a 2-player strategy board game (8x8 grid).
  • The primary goal is to checkmate the opponent's king.
  • Castle early in the game is a good strategy to protect the king.
  • Scrabble is a word game using letter tiles.
  • A good strategy in Scrabble is to use all available tiles for longer words, and maximize the score of premium squares.

HEALTH

  • Communicable diseases spread from person to person.
  • Limited access to healthcare in rural areas contributes to high morbidity and mortality rates of communicable diseases.
  • Communicable diseases are caused by pathogens (bacteria, fungus, and virus).
  • Infection stages include incubation, prodromal, illness, and convalescence.
  • Prodromal stage features mild symptoms (fatigue, headache, fever) before full-blown symptoms.
  • Proper hand hygiene and personal protective equipment help break infection chains.
  • Incubation stages are critical to preventing disease spread as symptoms might not be present.
  • Symptoms like severe coughing, chest pains, and blood coughing are potential signs of tuberculosis.
  • Measles is characterized by a rash, fever, and red eyes.

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