The Making of Regional Cultures MCQ Class 7

The Making of Regional Cultures MCQ Class 7. These 100 Multiple Choice Questions will help you score full marks in your Class 7 History Social Science exam.

Introduction The Making of Regional Cultures (MCQ 1 to 6)

Question 1: What is one of the most common ways of describing people in terms of regional identity?
A. By the festivals they celebrate
B. By the food they eat
C. By the language they speak
D. By the clothes they wear

   

Question 2: What does the evolution of regional cultures often involve?
A. Isolation of local traditions
B. Intermixing of local traditions and ideas from other regions
C. Complete rejection of outside influences
D. Adoption of only foreign traditions

   

Question 3: Which region is associated with the development of Malayalam?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Orissa
C. Kerala
D. Rajasthan

   

Question 4: Which century saw the establishment of the Chera kingdom of Mahodayapuram?
A. 5th century
B. 7th century
C. 9th century
D. 11th century

   

Question 5: What language did the Chera rulers introduce in their inscriptions?
A. Tamil
B. Oriya
C. Malayalam
D. Kannada

   

Question 6: How did the temple theatre of Kerala reflect cultural intermixing?
A. It focused on local folk traditions exclusively
B. It borrowed stories from Tamil folklore
C. It incorporated Sanskritic traditions
D. It avoided any outside influences

   

The Cheras and the Development of Malayalam (MCQ 7 to 14)

Question 7: What was the name of the Chera kingdom established in the 9th century?
A. Mahodayapuram
B. Kanchipuram
C. Tanjore
D. Madurai

   

Question 8: What is one of the earliest examples of the use of Malayalam?
A. Poems
B. Early inscriptions by Chera rulers
C. Folktales
D. Temple architecture

   

Question 9: Which other tradition influenced the Malayalam language and culture during the Chera period?
A. Tamil tradition
B. Dravidian tradition
C. Sanskritic tradition
D. Pali tradition

   

Question 10: What is the meaning of “Manipravalam”?
A. Gems and pearls
B. Diamonds and corals
C. Stones and gems
D. Gold and silver

   

Question 11: In which century was the Manipravalam literary tradition developed?
A. 9th century
B. 11th century
C. 12th century
D. 14th century

   

Question 12: What did the Sanskrit-Malayalam hybrid “Manipravalam” primarily deal with?
A. History
B. Grammar and poetics
C. Astronomy
D. Agriculture

   

Question 13: What form of art from Kerala is directly indebted to Sanskrit traditions?
A. Kathak
B. Bharatanatyam
C. Early Kerala temple theatre
D. Manipuri dance

   

Question 14: What feature characterizes the Chera inscriptions from the 9th century?
A. Use of Tamil
B. Use of Sanskrit
C. Use of the Malayalam language and script
D. Use of Kannada

   

Rulers and Religious Traditions (MCQ 15 to 25)

Question 15: Which deity is central to the Jagannatha cult in Orissa?
A. Krishna
B. Jagannatha
C. Shiva
D. Durga

   

Question 16: Who is credited with building the first Jagannatha temple in Puri?
A. King Anantavarman
B. King Anangabhima III
C. King Ashoka
D. King Harsha

   

Question 17: When did King Anangabhima III dedicate his kingdom to the Jagannatha deity?
A. 1230
B. 1000
C. 1100
D. 950

   

Question 18: Which group of people was responsible for making the wooden image of the Jagannatha deity?
A. Priests
B. Local Brahmins
C. Local tribal people
D. Artists from Orissa

   

Question 19: What significance did the Jagannatha temple hold for conquerors of Orissa?
A. It was a place of treasure
B. It was a place of pilgrimage only
C. Controlling the temple made their rule acceptable to the local people
D. It was used as a fortress

   

Question 20: Which dynasties sought to gain control over the Jagannatha temple in Orissa?
A. Mughals, Marathas, and English East India Company
B. Cholas, Pandyas, and Cheras
C. Mauryas, Guptas, and Rashtrakutas
D. Palas, Pratiharas, and Senas

   

Question 21: What role did the Ganga dynasty play in the spread of the Jagannatha cult?
A. They discouraged its spread
B. They built small shrines for the deity
C. They built a grand temple and dedicated the kingdom to the deity
D. They focused on spreading the cult outside Orissa

   

Question 22: What is one way that the cult of Jagannatha influenced political authority in Orissa?
A. Rulers associated their power with the deity
B. It became a tool for local revolts
C. The deity symbolized resistance to foreign powers
D. The temple served as a meeting place for rulers

   

Question 23: Which religious tradition did the Jagannatha cult originally belong to?
A. Shaivism
B. Vaishnavism
C. Buddhism
D. Jainism

   

Question 24: Why is the Jagannatha temple considered an important pilgrimage site?
A. It houses the largest deity in India
B. It is where Hindu kings receive their coronation
C. It has been a major religious center for centuries
D. It is believed to offer blessings to conquerors

   

Question 25: What was the original material used to create the image of Jagannatha?
A. Stone
B. Bronze
C. Wood
D. Gold

   

The Rajputs and Traditions of Heroism (MCQ 26 to 36)

Question 26: Which region was called Rajputana by the British in the 19th century?
A. Punjab
B. Rajasthan
C. Gujarat
D. Madhya Pradesh

   

Question 27: What is the cultural contribution of the Rajputs to Rajasthan?
A. Development of modern architecture
B. Contribution to Rajasthani culture and traditions of heroism
C. Influence on South Indian temple architecture
D. Contribution to Mughal painting styles

   

Question 28: How were the ideals of Rajput rulers expressed?
A. Through diplomacy
B. Through art and poetry
C. Through ideals of heroism and valor in battle
D. Through political treaties with neighboring kingdoms

   

Question 29: Who preserved the stories of Rajput heroes?
A. Royal scribes
B. Religious leaders
C. Poets and minstrels
D. Historians

   

Question 30: What emotions were often depicted in stories about Rajput heroes?
A. Anger and rebellion
B. Loyalty, friendship, love, and valor
C. Sadness and despair
D. Ambition and treachery

   

Question 31: How did women feature in the stories of Rajput heroism?
A. They were leaders of armies
B. They were depicted as followers of their heroic husbands in life and death
C. They were portrayed as rulers of Rajput kingdoms
D. They were completely absent from heroic stories

   

Question 32: What was the significance of the practice of sati in Rajput heroic tales?
A. It symbolized loyalty to the empire
B. It was seen as an honorable act of following a husband in death
C. It was a form of protest against foreign rule
D. It was associated with temple rituals

   

Question 33: Which ruler of Rajasthan was known for his heroism and mentioned in these traditions?
A. Maharana Pratap
B. Prithviraj Chauhan
C. Raj Singh of Bikaner
D. Anangabhima III

   

Question 34: How did ordinary people relate to the stories of Rajput heroes?
A. They were indifferent
B. They saw the stories as only relevant to royalty
C. They were inspired by the emotions and dramatic situations
D. They rejected the ideals presented in the stories

   

Question 35: In which century did Rajput families begin ruling most of present-day Rajasthan?
A. 6th century
B. 8th century
C. 10th century
D. 12th century

   

Question 36: What role did minstrels play in Rajput society?
A. They served as royal advisors
B. They composed songs and poems that glorified Rajput heroes
C. They acted as warriors in times of war
D. They participated in political negotiations

   

Beyond Regional Frontiers: The Story of Kathak (MCQ 37 to 48)

Question 37: What is the origin of the term “Kathak”?
A. Derived from the Sanskrit word “Katha,” meaning story
B. Derived from Persian art traditions
C. Derived from the Tamil word for dance
D. Derived from Mughal court traditions

   

Question 38: What was the original role of Kathak dancers in temples?
A. They performed court dances
B. They narrated stories through dance and gestures
C. They performed religious rituals
D. They practiced asceticism

   

Question 39: How did the Bhakti movement influence Kathak?
A. It removed the storytelling aspect
B. It introduced secular themes
C. It led to the enactment of Radha-Krishna legends in folk plays
D. It restricted the art form to temple rituals

   

Question 40: In which royal courts did Kathak evolve into a distinctive dance form?
A. Vijayanagara and Madurai
B. Delhi and Agra
C. Jaipur and Lucknow
D. Udaipur and Jaisalmer

   

Question 41: Under whose patronage did Kathak flourish in the Lucknow court?
A. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh
B. Wajid Ali Shah
C. Akbar
D. Bahadur Shah Zafar

   

Question 42: What were key features of Kathak during its development in Mughal courts?
A. Use of heavy armory and physical combat
B. Emphasis on rapid footwork and elaborate costumes
C. Focus on group performances only
D. Strictly religious themes

   

Question 43: Which colonial power disapproved of Kathak in the 19th century?
A. The Dutch
B. The British
C. The Portuguese
D. The French

   

Question 44: How did Kathak survive during British colonial rule?
A. It was performed secretly in temples
B. It was maintained by courtesans and patronized by local rulers
C. It was transformed into a different art form
D. It was taught in British schools

   

Question 45: After independence, how was Kathak recognized?
A. As a folk dance
B. As one of the six classical dance forms of India
C. As a religious ritual
D. As a colonial art form

   

Question 46: Which two Gharanas (schools) are associated with the evolution of Kathak?
A. Tanjore and Madurai
B. Jaipur and Lucknow
C. Banaras and Chennai
D. Hyderabad and Mysore

   

Question 47: What role did Wajid Ali Shah play in the development of Kathak?
A. He introduced new religious themes
B. He reduced the use of storytelling
C. He was a major patron, helping Kathak grow into a major art form
D. He restricted the dance to temples

   

Question 48: What aspect of Kathak was emphasized in British colonial attitudes?
A. Its artistic beauty
B. Its religious significance
C. Its association with courtesans
D. Its value as a historical tradition

   

Painting for Patrons: The Tradition of Miniatures (MCQ 49 to 60)

Question 49: What are miniature paintings typically made on?
A. Stone
B. Watercolor on cloth or paper
C. Bronze plates
D. Wooden canvases

   

Question 50: Which religious texts were early miniatures in western India used to illustrate?
A. Buddhist texts
B. Jaina texts
C. Vedic scriptures
D. Ramayana

   

Question 51: Which Mughal emperor was known for his patronage of miniature painters?
A. Aurangzeb
B. Humayun
C. Akbar
D. Shah Jahan

   

Question 52: What was a common theme in Mughal miniature paintings?
A. Religious rituals
B. Portraits of deities
C. Court scenes and social life
D. Landscape painting

   

Question 53: Where did many Mughal painters migrate after the decline of the Mughal Empire?
A. To the Deccan and Rajput courts
B. To Persia
C. To European courts
D. To southern India

   

Question 54: What style of painting developed in the Himalayan foothills around Himachal Pradesh?
A. Tanjore painting
B. Kangra painting
C. Mysore painting
D. Kerala mural painting

   

Question 55: What characterized the Kangra school of painting?
A. Use of heavy, dark colors
B. Bright colors and depiction of court life
C. Soft colors like cool blues and greens, and lyrical themes
D. Focus on religious iconography only

   

Question 56: Which invasion led to the migration of Mughal artists to the hills?
A. Nadir Shah’s invasion of Delhi
B. Babur’s invasion of India
C. The British conquest of Bengal
D. The Maratha invasion of Orissa

   

Question 57: What was the most popular text to be painted in Basohli style?
A. Mahabharata
B. Gita Govinda
C. Ramayana
D. Bhagavata Purana

Question 58: What was a significant source of inspiration for Kangra paintings?
A. Mughal architecture
B. Vaishnavite traditions
C. Persian poetry
D. Jain philosophy

   

Question 59: What material was used to create early miniatures in western India?
A. Palm leaves and wood
B. Marble and granite
C. Canvas and metal
D. Silk and cotton

   

Question 60: How were miniatures often used in Mughal courts?
A. As religious offerings
B. As educational tools
C. As gifts exchanged among the emperor and close associates
D. As legal documents

   

Regional Language and Culture in Bengal (MCQ 61 to 72)

Question 61: Which language is recognized as the primary regional language of Bengal today?
A. Sanskrit
B. Hindi
C. Bengali
D. Pali

   

Question 62: Which century saw the Gupta rulers establish control over north Bengal?
A. 4th century
B. 6th century
C. 8th century
D. 10th century

   

Question 63: How did Sanskrit influence the development of the Bengali language?
A. It led to the complete rejection of local dialects
B. Sanskrit had no influence on Bengali
C. It introduced new vocabulary and grammatical structures
D. It forced the use of Persian in daily speech

   

Question 64: Which kingdom made Bengal the center of a regional empire during the 8th century?
A. Pala kingdom
B. Chola kingdom
C. Vijayanagara kingdom
D. Rajput kingdom

   

Question 65: What major event in the 16th century helped spread the use of Bengali?
A. The arrival of the British
B. Akbar’s conquest of Bengal
C. The rise of the Vijayanagara Empire
D. The introduction of railways

   

Question 66: What were “Mangalakavyas” in early Bengali literature?
A. War stories
B. Epic poems about local deities
C. Religious hymns
D. Historical accounts

   

Question 67: Who was a key figure in the Vaishnava Bhakti movement, as reflected in early Bengali literature?
A. Chaitanyadeva
B. Gopichandra
C. Maynamati
D. Dharma Thakur

   

Question 68: What is one of the distinguishing features of early Bengali literature?
A. It focused on secular themes
B. It was heavily influenced by Persian texts
C. It was divided into categories influenced by Sanskrit and folk traditions
D. It avoided any religious themes

   

Question 69: Which deity is central to Nath literature in Bengal?
A. Rama
B. Dharma Thakur
C. Shiva
D. Krishna

   

Question 70: Who were the Naths in early Bengali tradition?
A. Ascetics engaged in yogic practices
B. Rulers of Bengal
C. Warriors who defended the region
D. Merchants controlling trade routes

   

Question 71: What was the relationship between local communities and Brahmanical traditions in early Bengal?
A. Local traditions dominated Brahmanical influences
B. Brahmanical traditions completely replaced local customs
C. Local traditions remained strong due to the weak influence of Brahmanas
D. Brahmanical traditions had no presence in early Bengal

   

Question 72: What role did “Pirs” play in early Bengal?
A. They were royal advisors
B. They led religious transformations and acted as community leaders
C. They were warriors who defended the region
D. They were foreign invaders

   

Temple Building and Cultural Transformation in Bengal (MCQ 73 to 84)

Question 73: During which centuries did temple building rise in Bengal?
A. 12th-14th centuries
B. 14th-16th centuries
C. 16th-19th centuries
D. 18th-20th centuries

   

Question 74: Who primarily influenced the architecture of Bengali temples?
A. Foreign architects
B. Local communities and Brahmanas
C. Mughal rulers
D. European colonizers

   

Question 75: What architectural feature is common in Bengali temple structures?
A. Round domes
B. Double-roofed and four-roofed structures
C. Gothic spires
D. Flat roofs

   

Question 76: Which community played a significant role in the construction of temples in Bengal?
A. Brahmins
B. Kshatriyas
C. Low social groups such as Kolu and Kansari
D. Merchants

   

Question 77: What motivated local communities to build temples during the 19th century?
A. To challenge the Brahmanical authority
B. To demonstrate their economic power and piety
C. To attract foreign traders
D. To create political alliances

   

Question 78: How did the construction of temples reflect changes in Bengali society?
A. It signified the decline of local traditions
B. It illustrated the rise of a more hierarchical society
C. It was a means for ordinary people to assert their social status
D. It had no impact on society

   

Question 79: What is a significant architectural feature of the four-roofed Bengali temples?
A. A flat roof with no decorations
B. Four triangular roofs converging at a point
C. Large open spaces for gatherings
D. Use of modern materials

   

Question 80: In which district of West Bengal did temple decoration reach a high degree of excellence?
A. Kolkata
B. Howrah
C. Bankura
D. Birbhum

   

Question 81: What role did the European trading companies play in the temple-building trend in Bengal?
A. They imposed restrictions on temple construction
B. They provided funding for the construction of temples
C. They disrupted local traditions
D. They encouraged the building of temples as symbols of status

   

Question 82: What impact did the Brahmanas have on local deities in Bengal?
A. They rejected all local deities
B. They recognized and elevated local deities, bringing them into temples
C. They converted local deities into foreign ones
D. They completely ignored local deities

   

Question 83: Which structural feature is commonly found in the decoration of Bengali temples?
A. Marble carvings
B. Ornamental tiles and terracotta tablets
C. Modern graffiti
D. Glass murals

   

Question 84: What was the purpose of building temples in rural Bengal?
A. To serve solely as religious centers
B. To demonstrate the power and identity of local communities
C. To host political gatherings
D. To replace existing traditional practices

   

Food and Cultural Identity in Bengal (MCQ 85 to 100)

Question 85: What is a significant aspect of traditional food habits in Bengal?
A. Reliance on wheat
B. Availability of fish due to the riverine landscape
C. Focus on meat dishes
D. Use of dairy products

   

Question 86: How is fish culturally significant in Bengali diet?
A. It is considered a luxury item
B. It is a staple and symbolizes cultural identity
C. It is avoided by Brahmanas
D. It is only consumed during festivals

   

Question 87: What change occurred regarding Brahmanical food taboos in Bengal?
A. They were strictly enforced
B. They were completely abolished
C. There was a relaxation of food taboos regarding non-vegetarian dishes
D. They became more rigid

   

Question 88: How did local communities influence food habits in Bengal?
A. They had no influence on food choices
B. They preserved strict vegetarianism
C. They contributed to the diversification of food practices
D. They only consumed traditional Brahmanical foods

   

Question 89: Which ingredient is prominently featured in Bengali cuisine?
A. Rice
B. Wheat
C. Corn
D. Barley

   

Question 90: What type of fish is particularly valued in Bengali cooking?
A. Cod
B. Salmon
C. Hilsa
D. Tuna

   

Question 91: What role do festivals play in Bengali food culture?
A. They limit food variety
B. They celebrate regional identity through traditional dishes
C. They discourage the use of fish
D. They focus solely on sweet dishes

   

Question 92: How has globalization impacted food habits in Bengal?
A. It has led to a complete rejection of traditional foods
B. It has introduced international cuisines while preserving local dishes
C. It has discouraged the consumption of fish
D. It has replaced traditional cooking methods entirely

   

Question 93: What is a common way to serve fish in Bengali households?
A. Grilled without spices
B. Cooked in rich spices and served with rice
C. Boiled and served plain
D. Fried without any accompaniments

   

Question 94: Which social groups contributed to the evolution of food practices in Bengal?
A. Only high-caste Brahmanas
B. A variety of social groups, including lower castes
C. Exclusively foreign settlers
D. Only merchant classes

   

Question 95: What is a traditional method of preparing fish in Bengali cuisine?
A. Baking without spices
B. Marinating and frying
C. Steaming with vegetables
D. Boiling in water

   

Question 96: How are food and cultural identity interlinked in Bengal?
A. Food has no relation to cultural identity
B. Traditional foods reflect the history and geography of the region
C. Only imported foods define cultural identity
D. Food choices are completely random

   

Question 97: What distinguishes Bengali sweets from other regional cuisines?
A. Their use of chocolate
B. Their emphasis on dairy and rice-based ingredients
C. Their focus on savory dishes
D. Their lack of sweetness

   

Question 98: How does communal eating reflect Bengali culture?
A. It is avoided due to caste restrictions
B. It promotes social harmony and strengthens community bonds
C. It is only practiced during festivals
D. It discourages diversity in food choices

   

Question 99: What type of fish is traditionally eaten during celebrations in Bengal?
A. Catfish
B. Mackerel
C. Hilsa
D. Sole

   

Question 100: How does the availability of local ingredients shape Bengali cuisine?
A. It has no impact on cuisine
B. It limits food variety
C. It promotes the use of diverse and fresh ingredients
D. It makes traditional cooking impossible

   

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