10 Questions
What made Kerala suitable for spice cultivation?
Its geographical features
The people of Kerala and Ladakh were never united in their battle against the British.
False
What was the special geographical feature of Ladakh that drew traders to the region?
Its wool production
Kerala and Ladakh were influenced by traders from ______________ and Arab countries.
Chinese
What is the connection between history and geography in a region?
They are often tied in the cultural life of a region
The influence of diverse cultures is only a thing of the past.
False
What does the poem ask the friend to do in the midst of happiness?
To shed a tear for them
The poem asks the friend to 'plant a flower in the ______________ garden'.
desert
Match the following regions with their special features:
Kerala = Spice cultivation Ladakh = Wool production
What is the theme of the poem?
Remembering the past struggles and being united
Study Notes
Diversity and Inequality
- Diversity refers to the different cultural and religious backgrounds that exist in a society.
- Inequality occurs when a person does not have the same resources and opportunities as others.
- The caste system is an example of inequality, where society was divided into groups based on the work people did, and they were supposed to remain in those groups.
Samir Ek and Samir Do
- Samir Ek goes to school, while Samir Do sells newspapers.
- Samir Do did not attend school, and it might not have been easy for him to attend school even if he wanted to.
- This is an example of inequality, where some children get to go to school while others don't.
Cultural Exchange and Diversity
- Cultural exchange brings new and different things to our lives.
- When people move to new places, they bring their cultural practices, languages, and food with them, which leads to cultural diversity.
- The history of many places shows how different cultural influences have shaped life and culture there.
- Regions become diverse because of their unique histories.
Examples of Diversity
- Ladakh is a desert in the mountains in the east of Jammu and Kashmir, where Buddhism and Islam coexist.
- Kerala is a state in the south-west corner of India, known for its spices and hills, where Christianity, Islam, and other cultures have influenced the region.
- Both Ladakh and Kerala have seen similar cultural influences despite being geographically different.
Impact of Geography on Culture
- Geography plays a role in shaping the cultural life of a region.
- The geographical features of Kerala allowed for the cultivation of spices, while the geographical location of Ladakh and its wool drew traders to the region.
- History and geography are often tied in the cultural life of a region.
This quiz covers the aspects of diversity in social and political life, including different religious and cultural backgrounds.
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