Q3, Arts G8 - Quiz No.1

Rangoli is comprised of two words: _______ meaning ‘color’ and ‘_____’ meaning ‘colored creepers’ or ‘row of colors’.

(a)  

Mehndi is a form of (a)   originating in ancient India, in which decorative designs are created on a person’s body, using a paste, created from the powdered dry leaves of the henna plant (Lawsonia inermis). 

Rangoli designs can be simple geometric shapes, (a)   impressions, or flower and petal shapes (appropriate for the given celebrations), but they can also be very elaborate designs crafted by numerous people. 

Alta, Alata, or Mahur is a (a)   used similarly to Henna to paint the feet of the brides in some regions of India. 

For the countries within the region of (a)   , carpet is a symbol of a family’s wealth and prosperity therefore, it is always included in presents given to young people at their weddings. 

In Bengal, however, the goddess Kali is (a)   , and in north India the festival also celebrates the return of Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, and Hanuman to the city of Ayodhya, where Rama’s rule of righteousness would commence.

A Carpet is a textile (a)   typically consisting of an upper layer of pile attached to a backing. 

Mandala is a (a)   often a circle which reveals inner truth about you and the world around you. 

In Pakistan, (a)   has become a cultural tradition featuring highly customized decorations, often costing thousands of dollars. 

The name is derived from the Sanskrit term dipavali, meaning “ (a)   ”, which are lit on the new-moon night to invite the presence of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth.