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(History)(Chapter - 9) (The Making of Regional Cultures), , (Cisse), ,, , Let's discuss, , Question 5:, , Why did minstrels proclaim the achievements of heroes?, , € Answer 5:, , The minstrels proclaimed the achievements of heroes in order to:, > Preserve their memories., > Inspire other to follow their example., , Question 6:, , Why do we know much more about the cultural practices of rulers than about those of ordinary, people?, , € Answer 6:, , Rulers adopted many methods to preserve their achievements, such as, minstrels singing their heroic, stories, paintings inscriptions, historical worth, donation to temples, etc, while ordinary people did, not do anything to preserve the records of their heroic deeds. Therefore, we know more about the, cultural practices of rulers than about those of ordinary people., , , , , , Question 7:, Why did conquerors try to control the temple of Jagannatha at Puri?, , € Answer 7:, , Conquers tried to gain control over the Jagannatha temple at Puri because it would make their rule, acceptable to the local people since the temple was important as a place of pilgrimage and was a, center of authority in social and poli, , , , , , Question 8:, Why were temples built in Bengal?, € Answer 8:, , The temple builders of Bengal wanted to demonstrate their power and proclaim their piety., Therefore, they built temples., , Let's do, Question 9:, Describe the most important features of the culture of your region, focusing on buildings, performing, arts and painting., € Answer 9:, Students, do it yourselves., [Hint: Take Delhi for example:, » Architecture of Delhi presents old as well as new buildings such as Red Fort, Qutub Minar,, Parliament House, India Gate, etc., > Delhi in the centre ofall types of arts such as dances, plays, poetry sessions, etc., > All types of paintings are found and done in Delhi.]