Exploring Music and Culture

What is a complex system of music that requires artistic and technical thought?

• Live performance

• Instrument tuning

• Music theory

• Music composition or music production

In which century did the music of the Delhi Sultans begin?

• 12th century

• 14th century

• 15th century

• 13th century

What percussion instrument is used to accompany the nadaswaram?

• thavil

• mridangam

• tabla

• bongo

What instrument resembles the shape of an hourglass drum used in devotional music?

• dholak

• cajón

• bongo

• tabla

Which country is located in West Asia?

• Turkey

• India

• Egypt

• Iran

What type of music is the Shofar associated with during holidays?

• Classical music during weddings

• Pop music during summer festivals

• Jewish religious music during High Holidays

• Folk music during harvest celebrations

What is one of the famous cave monuments that dates back to the 2nd Century BCE to 600 CE?

• Great Pyramid of Giza

• Ajanta Caves

• Machu Picchu

• Ellora Caves

Which festival is celebrated by Hindus in October or November?

• Makar Sankranti

• Navratri

• Diwali

• Holi

What ancient city flourished in the Indus Valley between 2600 and 1900 BCE?

• Lothal

• Harappa

• Taxila

• Mohenjo-Daro

What is the formal name of the architecture known as Fort Ahmadabad from the 18th century?

• Fort Delhi

• Mughal Citadel

• Rajputana Fortress

• Ahmed Shah's Fort