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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

Who was Sankaranarayana?

  1. A famous astronomer in medieval Kerala.

  2. A famous astologer in medieval Kerala.

  3. A famous ayurvedic in medieval Kerala.

  4. A famous mathematician in medieval Kerala.
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 Shankaranarayana was an Indian astronomer and mathematician in the court of Sthanu Ravi of the Perumal kingdom  in medieval Kerala. He was a disciple of the astronomer and mathematician Govindasvami. He is believed to have established the first astronomical observatory in India at Kotunnallur.

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

What does the term ' Manipravalam' refer to?

  1. A poem describing trade in medieval Kerala.

  2. A new style of Malayalam that evolved during the medieval period.

  3. A script to write old Malayalam.

  4. An epic literary work of medieval Kerala.
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A new style of language evolved during the medieval period. It was a mixture of Sanskrit and old Malayalam. The newly developed style of language came to be known as Manipravalam. Several literary works were written in this style during the period.
Multiple choice geography kerala, from eighth to eighteenth century kerala during medieval period in the land of kerala study of kerala

In which language was the 'Mohiyudheen Mala' written by Qazi Muhammed?

  1. Manipravalam

  2. Arabi Malayalam

  3. Old Malayalam

  4. Sanskritized Tamil
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B Correct answer
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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

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

  1. Koothambalam

  2. Kavus

  3. Salis

  4. Palli
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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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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
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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.
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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.