India's Classical Dance: Bharatanatyam
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Social Studies
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3rd Grade
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Hard
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is Bharatanatyam?
a classical style of music from India
a kind of jewelry worn in India
one of the oldest religions from India
a classical dance style from India
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the author describe in this text?
the kinds of music that go along with Bharatanatyam
important parts or aspects of Bharatanatyam dance
a famous story that has been told through Bharatanatyam dance
the ancient religion of Hinduism
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Read these sentences from the text.
"The [Bharatanatyam] dancer’s feet beat out different patterns that go along with the music. Often, the dancer wears bells around his or her ankles. These bells jingle along with the beat, too."
What conclusion can be drawn based on these sentences?
The rhythm of the music is an important part of Bharatanatyam dance.
Bharanatyam is often performed in silence.
The beats in Bharatanatyam dance can be slow or fast.
It is hard for Bharatanatyam dancers to dance with bells around their ankles.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Based on the text, what is a major purpose of Bharatanatyam dance?
to get lots of people involved in the dance
to show off fancy costumes
to tell a religious story
to draw attention to the music
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the main idea of this text?
People first began dancing Bharatanatyam in the Hindu temples of southern India many centuries ago.
Bharatanatyam is a classical Indian dance style that includes music, rhythm, and emotion.
Bharatanatyam dance involves using hand movements and facial expressions to tell a story.
While Bharatanatyam was first danced in temples, it is now danced on stages and in theaters.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Read these sentences from the text.
"People first began dancing Bharatanatyam in the Hindu temples of southern India many centuries ago. [. . .] The dance expressed the religious themes of Hinduism."
Based on these sentences, what might the word “express” mean?
to keep in secret
to go against
to show or communicate
to create something new
7.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Describe how Bharatanatyam dancers tell a story through dance.
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