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Multiple choice geography kerala, from eighth to eighteenth century kerala during medieval period in the land of kerala study of kerala

The temple arts were staged in _____________ attached to the temples.

  1. Koothambalam

  2. Kavus

  3. Salis

  4. Palli
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Many art forms that developed in medieval Kerala. Dance and music flourished in temples during the period.Koothu, Koodiyattom, and Kathakali were staged in the Koothambalam attached to temples. Hence these art forms came to be known as temple arts.
The ritual art forms like Theyyam, Thira, and Kalampattu were performed in Kavus (sacred groves) and other places of worship. They were more popular than the temple arts.

Multiple choice geography kerala, from eighth to eighteenth century kerala during medieval period in the land of kerala study of kerala

What is the subject matter of 'Sankarnarayaneeyam'?

  1. Astrology

  2. Mathematics

  3. Ayurveda

  4. Astronomy
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Medieval Kerala had gained much progress in the field of knowledge. Sankaranarayanan was a famous astronomer during the reign of the Perumals. He has authored Sankaranarayaneeyam, a book on Astronomy. 

Multiple choice geography kerala, from eighth to eighteenth century kerala during medieval period in the land of kerala study of kerala

Who was the author of 'Mohiyudheen Mala'?

  1. Kunchan Nambiar

  2. Quazi Muhammed

  3. Arnos Pathiri

  4. Ezhuthachan
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B Correct answer
Explanation

It is generally believed that Malayalam has evolved from Tamil. Sanskrit also has greatly influenced the development of Malayalam. Vattezhuthu and Kolezhuthu were the scripts used to write old Malayalam.

Krishnagatha by Cherussery, Adhyatma Ramayanam Kilippattu and Mahabharatham Kilippattu by Ezhuthachan, Thullal literature of Kunchan Nambiar, etc. contributed to the development of the Malayalam language.

The Mohiyudheen Mala written in Arabi Malayalam by Quazi Muhammed in the 17th century and Puthanpana written by Arnos Pathiri in the 18th century enriched the language.

Multiple choice geography kerala, from eighth to eighteenth century kerala during medieval period in the land of kerala study of kerala

Why were the ritual art forms of medieval Kerala more famous than the temple art forms?

  1. They were performed in Kavus which had a wider public access

  2. They had the official support of the rulers

  3. Both A and B

  4. Neither A nor B
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Many art forms that developed in medieval Kerala. Dance and music flourished in temples during the period. Koothu, Koodiyattom, and Kathakali were staged in the Koothambalam attached to temples. Hence these art forms came to be known as temple arts.
The ritual art forms like Theyyam, Thira, and Kalampattu were performed in Kavus (sacred groves) and other places of worship. They were more popular than the temple arts.

Multiple choice geography kerala, from eighth to eighteenth century kerala during medieval period in the land of kerala study of kerala

Which of the following works contributed to the development of Malayalam?

  1. Krishnagatha by Cherussery.

  2. Adhyatma Ramayanam Kilippattu by Ezhuthachan.

  3. Thullal literature of Kunchan Nambiar.

  4. All of the above.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

It is generally believed that Malayalam has evolved from Tamil. Sanskrit also has greatly influenced the development of Malayalam. Vattezhuthu and Kolezhuthu were the scripts used to write old Malayalam.

Krishnagatha by Cherussery, Adhyatma Ramayanam Kilippattu and Mahabharatham Kilippattu by Ezhuthachan, Thullal literature of Kunchan Nambiar, etc. contributed to the development of the Malayalam language.

Multiple choice geography kerala, from eighth to eighteenth century kerala during medieval period in the land of kerala study of kerala

What was the land under the control of the Naduvazhis called?

  1. Brahmaswam

  2. Devaswam

  3. Cherikkal

  4. Bhavanam
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C Correct answer
Explanation

There were three broad types of land based on the ownership right during the Medieval period in Kerala. They were Cherikkal, Brahmaswam and Devaswam. The land under the control of the Naduvazhis was called Cherikkal.