Indian Drama Flashcards
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Q: Who are the two greatest dramatists of India?
A
A: Bhasa and Kalidasa
2
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Q: What is Kalidasa’s most famous play?
A
Shakuntala
2
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Q: Why is Kalidasa called the “Indian Shakespeare”?
A
A: Because of his mastery in writing drama and poetry, similar to Shakespeare in the West.
3
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Q: What was Kalidasa known as among the “nine gems of genius”?
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A: The brightest
3
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Q: Who was the first great name in Indian drama?
A
Bhasa
4
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Q: How many plays are attributed to Bhasa?
A
Thirteen
5
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Q: When did Indian drama reach a high stage of development?
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A: In the second century B.C.
6
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Q: What is the central theme of Indian drama?
A
Love
7
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Q: How do Indian dramas typically end?
A
A: With a happy ending
8
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Q: Are there violent emotions in Indian drama?
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No
