Class7 his Ch9

Q1. Explain how the Bhakti movement spurred the development of regional languages?

Ans.- Bhakti Saint have followed the regional language to preach and worship the god. Songs, poem and stories were written in regional languages, like- Marathi, Hindi and Bengali. they didn't give importance to Sanskrit for worshiping of god and promoted regional languages to worship god.

Q2. Describe the nature of medieval painting found in Ajanta and Ellora.

Ans.- Paintings made in the cave of Ajanta and Ellora between 600 and 1000 CE.

                These paintings were belonging to the Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism. Paintings of these caves were depicting ancient tales and Buddhist stories from Jatak Tales.

Q3. What was the style of painting introduced by the Mughals? What were its features?

Ans.- Mughals introduced the art of miniature painting to India.

                These paintings were small in size but including high details.

Q4. Name the two distinct schools of music of north and south India. How did they developed in medieval India? Difference between the two types.

Ans.- Dhrupad style of singing was developed into a new gharana of music in northern region developed by Swami Haridas.

                In South India the Carnatic style of music flourished during the rule of Vijay Nagar empire.

                The gharanas of north Indian region were influenced by the Persian style of music but south Indian music had not been in influence of Persian style.

Q5. Name one medieval work of literature each written in Bengali, Sanskrit and Persian.

Ans.- One medieval work of literature written in-

                Bengali- Srikrishna Kirtan

                Sanskrit- Gita Govind

                Persian- Akabarnama

Q6. Write a note on medieval Bengali architecture.

Ans.- Bengali architecture style developed in medieval period which was different from the north and south Indian style of architecture. Importance features of this architecture are as follows-

                - Inverted boat shaped roof of the temples.

                - Use of terracotta and burnt bricks in buildings.

Jor Bangala and Rasmanchan are the best example of this style of architecture.