IHUM 243 Unit 3
Before the advent of Bollywood, female performers in the Little Traditions ________.
"would not be caught dead" on stage (unless they were married to the main performer and completely covered, like the bhopi)
Which of the following is a country in South Asia?
Afghanistan
Which of the following statements about the Bauls is true?
All of the statements are true.
Which of the following themes is commonly reflected in Tagore's literary works?
All of these themes are commonly reflected.
In Lean's adaptation of A Passage to India, what happens with Azziz?
Azziz is charmed by the elderly Mrs. Moore
Which of the following statements about the music of the Bauls is true?
Bauls mix male and female performers within the context of a performance.
According to Panja and Saraf, which of the following statements about the deconstruction of Shakespeare in India is false?
Deconstructing Shakespeare became much less popular at the very end of the British Raj.
True or false: There is one major cultural tradition that traverses the boundaries of South Asian countries.
False
Which of the following statements about British rule in South Asia is true?
Grand statements of principle came when the careers of British rulers were under the greatest threat.
Which of the following statements about E. M. Forster is true?
He attempted to portray a fair and balanced view of the troubled relationship between Indians and British.
According to the material in topic 14, which of the following statements might explain Tagore's interest in time travel?
He believed in the notion of reincarnation in Hindu theology.
Which of the following statements describes Tagore's role as a modern Indian?
He was a colonial subject and a progeny of the Enlightenment. He could partake of the secular ethos of literature while also viewing it from the outside. He was an inheritor and inventor of Eastern values.
Which of the following statements about Tagore's cultural contributions is false?
He was against Gandhi and Nehru.
Which of the following about Tagore is true?
He was influenced by European romanticism.
Which of the following statements about Tagore's nationalist activities is true?
His activities were respected by both Nehru and Gandhi.
Which of the following statements about attitudes towards Shakespeare is true?
Indian literary giants such as Tagore had conflicting relationships with the works of Shakespeare.
Which of the following statements about Midnight's Children is false?
It chronicles the story of a Hindu family before, during, and after Partition.
Which of the following statements about Gitanjali is false?
It is a collection of protest songs against the British Raj.
Which of the following statements about the Sahaja sect of Buddhism is false?
It is a remnant of Buddhism that integrated with Sufism in the eighth century.
Which statement about Vaishnavism is true?
It is associated with Krishna and mystical Sufi traditions.
Which of the following statements about sari-gan is false?
It is identical to bhatiyali.
Which of the following statements about Haider is true?
It is part of a trilogy, following Maqbool and Omkara.
Which of the following statements about bhatiyali is false?
It is the same as sari-gan.
Which of the following about vernacular literature is true?
It refers to literature that is based on spoken language.
Which of the following statements about Partition is true?
It resulted in a political and humanitarian disaster.
Which of the following regarding Bangladesh is true?
It used to be part of Pakistan before 1971.
Which of the following statements about Lean's film is true?
Lean re-wrote the screenplay.
According to Amit Chaudhuri, which of the following statements about Tagore's views on literature is false?
Literature pales in importance to the oral tradition.
Which of the following statements about the characters in Lean's film is true?
Miss Quested was engaged to Mrs. Moore's son.
According to the readings in topic 14, ________.
Nehru, along with Gandhi, recognized Tagore's outstanding personal greatness
According to Trivedi's concluding paragraph, ________.
Shakespeare continues to speak in strange and wondrous forms now that he has become detached from the colonial baggage
According to Panja and Saraf, which of the following statements epitomizes the ambiguous way Shakespeare is viewed by Indians?
Some believe he is a world poet while others believe he is a symbol of colonial hegemony.
Which of the following statements about the performance of the Pabuji story is false?
Stories are written down and studied by members of the jati.
Which of the following groups of art forms is represented hierarchically by a pyramid?
The Great Tradition, Qawwali, and The Little Traditions
Which of the following statements about using pictures in South Asian drama is false?
The earliest example of storytelling comes from Aryan iconography.
Which of the following statements about Haider is true?
The film centers on the contested area of Kashmir, which is one of the most militarized zones in the world. One of the main questions of the film is a question of identity: do we (as Kashmiris) exist? The film reflects on one of the great casualties of Partition.
Which of the following statements about the study of British literature is false?
The first English degrees were offered at the University of Oxford.
Which of the following statements is true?
The question of language is both unavoidable and inescapable in a region where vast numbers of people were and are illiterate, as well as unschooled in the English language. The English language, with all of its cultural baggage, is the biggest and most significant colonial construct in India. Using Shakespeare for educational purposes in linguistically diverse South Asia has yielded results that go far beyond the colonial goal of showcasing the best of imperial culture.
Which of the following statements about Kathputli is true?
The story features a seventeenth-century Rajput prince named Amar Singh Rathor. It is a genre that features elaborately-dressed wooden puppets. Over time, the story has been de-emphasized in favor of clever puppetry techniques.
Which of the following statements about Haider is true?
There are two parts to the film: the first is filmed almost like a documentary and the second is filmed like an expressive drama.
Which of the following statements about the history of South Asian Shakespearian adaptations is false?
There was an increase in the performances of Shakespearian adaptations from about 1919 to 1947.
Which of the following statements about the Little Traditions is true?
They benefited from Tagore's patronage and leadership. They played a role in uniting South Asians against the British. They legitimized nationalistic feelings.
Which of the following about Kathputli performers is true?
They borrow cots from local people in order to create their stages.
Which of the following statements about the Little Traditions is true?
They have often functioned as a voice of resistance for oppressed people.
What do Modern Kathputli performances do?
They incorporate Bollywood tunes into their performances.
What do modern Kathputli performances do?
They incorporate Bollywood tunes into their performances.
Which of the following about the role of female performers is true?
They may perform as actors or sing as playback singers in Bollywood.
True or false: According to Amit Chaudhuri, the study of English literature in India cannot be seen simply as an instrument of imperialist pedagogy from the 1820s onward.
True
True or false: Close listening may reveal many significant clues about a culture that might otherwise be missed.
True
True or false: The current Islamic Republic of Pakistan used to be West and East Pakistan, which included the country now known as Bangladesh.
True
True or false: The relationship between Hindus and Muslims in Bengal and Bangladesh is a defining characteristic of the people from these regions.
True
Which of the following statements best describes the British Raj?
a time when the British ruled the South Asian subcontinent
In the Painted Ballads clip, which group of people do we learn about?
all of these people
Which of the following best describes the East India Company?
an English company that initiated trade with Mughal India
Modern Indians ________.
are fascinated with Shakespeare despite their troubled past relationships with the British
Which of the following Bollywood techniques are used in Haider?
choreography and musical numbers
The British justified their presence on the Indian subcontinent by ________.
claiming that Indian subjects would learn English, which would allow them to learn how to think rationally and behave according to British values
Partition ________.
divided the subcontinent into two domains—India and Pakistan (East and West)
When Shakespeare was first introduced to South Asia, ________.
early Shakespearian productions were designed as entertainment for the British elite
According to the film There'll Always be Stars in the Sky, ________.
even in rural areas, people would usually rather see a film than attend a traditional dramatic performance
Shakespearian plays ________.
eventually became part of the "civilizing" mission of the British as they sought to enculturate South Asian subjects
People from Bengal and Bangladesh ________.
experience an intermingling of Hindu and Muslim elements in the performing arts speak the same language engage in cultural syncretism, mirroring the agricultural fertility of the area
Considering the examples we heard in topic 15, which of the following instruments may be used to accompany bhatiyali?
flute, sarangi, and tabla
According to the film There'll Always be Stars in the Sky, ________.
folk performers feel as though they must imitate aspects of Bollywood films in order to draw in audiences
In making his adaptation of A Passage to India, Lean ________.
had a contract stipulating that Santha Rama Rau write the screenplay
Shantiniketan ________.
had a curriculum that included the study of indigenous art forms
The khamak is an instrument that ________.
has two or three strings attached to the head of a small chamber
Shakespearian performances in South Asia ________
have become localized by being translated and adapted into a variety of South Asian languages
When did Partition take place?
in 1947, following the end of the British Raj
Pabuji-ki-phad is a story that ________.
involves treachery, romance, intrigue, revenge, and loyalty
In the Sanskrit language, "Sahitya" refers to ________.
literature
Since the Little Traditions involve all the arts—including visual, musical, dramatic, and oral elements—one could say they are ________.
multimodal
Which of the following accomplishments did Tagore consider his greatest gift?
music
According to Radice, Tagore ________.
often felt himself above others
According to the Bauls, ________.
people do not need to worship in temples or mosques
n modern Bollywood performances, ________.
singing is recorded separately in studios by playback singers
The real reason British rulers preferred having Indians speak English was because ________.
the British would not have to learn any Indian languages
In the short clip of the urban performance of the Pabuji ballad, we learn that ________.
the father actively coaches his son in the performance
What does the boli refer to?
the instrument that makes a squeaking sound
The meaning of the word "sutradhar" is ________.
the one who holds the strings
According to the film There'll Always be Stars in the Sky, folk traditions are vulnerable because of
the rise of Bollywood
Considering Shakespearian adaptations in South Asia, ________.
there is a creative interface between Shakespeare and indigenous art forms that continues to produce fresh points of entry
Haider ________.
treats the themes of betrayal, deceit, and revenge
True or false: Because of the British emphasis on the English language and on British literature, Tagore, as an educated South Asian, became a beneficiary of a bi-literary culture.
true
True or false: Cultural syncretism may occur spontaneously over a long period or it may involve self-conscious choices in adopting foreign elements in specific movements and works.
true
True or false: Many Indian adaptations of Shakespeare feature local languages, music, dance, and make-up that make them unrecognizable to non-Indian audiences.
true
True or false: Outside the Western world, India has the longest and most intense engagement with Shakespeare of any country anywhere.
true
According to Wilson, the British empire ________.
was never a project or system, but was, instead, anxious and chaotic
Shakespearian texts ________.
were taught in India before they were introduced in English universities
