The Making of Regional Cultures Class 7 Notes History Chapter 9 - PDF Download





















FAQs on The Making of Regional Cultures Class 7 Notes CBSE History Chapter 9 (Free PDF Download)
1. How was fish taken as food in the Bengal region?
The food habits were highly influenced by the local items available. The Bengal region being a riverine plain, had immense produce of fish and rice. This made these items prominent in the Bengali meals. Moreover, fishing has always been a prominent occupation for the people in that region. But, the Brahmans could not eat it because of religious constraints. However, as fish became more popular, Brahmanical authorities relaxed this prohibition in the nineteenth century.
2. Give some of the main architectural features of temples in Bengal.
The list of some of the architectural features which are significant in the temples of Bengal include:
The double roof also has Dochala, and four roofs also called Chauchala on the temples.
These temples were usually constructed on a square platform and had very simple interiors.
The outer walls of the temples were adorned with the paintings, terracotta tables, and even ornamental tiles.