India Quiz

Question 1

How many sentiments/moods are prescribed as emotional subject matter for the art of Indian Dance?

Answer 1

9

Question 2

Name two of them of the sentiments/moods.

Answer 2

Love, Heroism, Sadness, Wonder, Laughter, Fear, Disgust, Anger, Peace/Serenity

Question 3

Who is credited with writing down the text of Natya Shastra?

Answer 3

Bharata

Question 4

What is the name of the Indian dance form that bears his name? (Natya Shastra)

Answer 4

Bharata Natyam

Question 5

Is Bharata Natyam primarily danced by men or women?

Answer 5

Women

Question 6

What is the name of the Indian dance form whose characteristics include bell shaped skirts, facial prosthetics and colored facial make-up?

Answer 6

Kathakali

Question 7

Is Kathakali danced by men or women?

Answer 7

Men

Question 8

Of the three components, Nritta, Nritya, Natya, which is the narrative dance component?

Answer 8

Natya

Question 9

Which Hindu deity is also known as Nataraja, The Dancer?

Answer 9

Shiva

Question 10

True or False: Tandava describes the masculine, forceful quality of movement.

Answer 10

True