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Topic 1: The Culture and Heritage of [2006-2015]

2006

Question 1: The Culture and Heritage of Bangladesh Part (a) (i) Who was a legendary baul of Bangladesh? A Zainul Abedin B C Jasimuddin D Lalon Shah [1] (ii) In which field did contribute to the culture of Bangladesh? A dance B literature C music D painting [1] (iii) Who wrote the national anthem of Bangladesh? A Mir Mosharraf Hossain B C Jasimuddin D [1] (iv) Which of the following statements about Jasimuddin is true? A He died in 1914. B He had no interest in politics. C He never had a formal education. D He wrote a famous poem whilst still a student. [1] (v) What is the subject of Mir Mosharraf Hossain’s Bishad Shindhu? A a battle B his own life C nature D travel [1] Part (b) Why are folk culture and the celebration of religious festivals a highly important part of Bangladeshi life? Explain your answer. [8] Part (c) Which of the following do you think has played the most important part in shaping the culture of Bangladesh? Explain your answer by writing about all three choices provided. You must give examples of their work to support your answer. • Kazi Nazrul Islam • Begum Rokeya • Alaol [12] 2007

Question 1: The Culture and Heritage of Bangladesh Part (a) (i) At which age did Mir Mosharraf Hossain start his writing? A 13 B 33 C 53 D 73 [1] (ii) Where did Begum Rokeya learn English? A at home B at schoolC at university D in England [1] (iii) Rabindranath Tagore was knighted by which English monarch? A Edward B Elizabeth C George D Victoria [1] (iv) Which of the following statements about Mir Mosharraf Hossain is true? A He died in England B He had no interest in the everyday life of the people C He has a statue erected to his memory in D He was a famous painter [1] (v) Who was arrested in 1922 for anti-British writings? A Alaol B Begum Rokeya C Kazi Nazrul Islam D Zainul Abedin [1] Part (b) Why are drama and dance a highly important part of Bangladeshi cultural life? Explain your answer.[8] Part (c) Which of the following do you think has made the most important contribution to the development of the culture of Bangladesh? Explain your answer by writing about all three choices provided. You must give examples of their work to support your answer. • Alaol • Jasimuddin • Lalon Shah [12] 2008

Question 1: The Culture and Heritage of Bangladesh Part (a) (i) Which poem did Jasimuddin write while he was still a student? A Abilaash B Kabar C Padmavati D Saogat [1] (ii) Who wrote the song Chal Chal Chal? A Aloal B Kazi Nasrul Islam C Lalon Shah D Rabindranath Tagore [1] (iii) Which of the following statements about Rabindranath Tagore is true? A He was born in 1880 B He was knighted by Queen Victoria C He went to school in the United States D He won the Nobel Prize for Literature [1] (iv) Which of the following worked as a journalist? A Mir Mosharraf Hossain B Jasimuddin C Begum Rokeya D Lalon Shah [1] (v) In what field did Zainul Abedin contribute to the cultural life of Bangladesh? A Painting B Dance C Music D Poetry [1] Part (b): Why is Begum Rokeya considered to be a major cultural figure in Bangladesh? Explain your answer.[8]

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Part (c) Which of the following do you think has made the most important contribution to the development of the culture of Bangladesh? Explain your answer by writing about all three choices provided. You must give examples to support your answer. • Religious Festivals • Songs and Music • Literature [12] 2009

Question 1: The Culture and Heritage of Bangladesh Part (a) (i) Which important cultural figure was born in Jhenidah district in 1772? A Alaol B Begum Rokeya C Kazi Nazrul Islam D Lalon Shah [1] (ii) What tribute was paid to Mir Mosharraf Hossain? A A statue was erected in his memory B A university was named after him C He was given an important award by his local town D He was knighted by the King of England [1] (iii) How old was Rabindranath Tagore when he wrote his first rhyme? A 7 B 17 C 27 D 37 [1] (iv) Whose patriotic songs inspired the freedom fighters during the War of Liberation? A Begum Rokeya B Jasimuddin C Kazi Nazrul Islam D Zainul Abedin [1] (v) Which of the following statements about Alaol is not true? A He has a literary award named after him B His father was killed by pirates C His masterpiece is called Padmavati D His parents were very poor [1] Part (b) How has architecture contributed to the development of Bangladeshi culture? Explain your answer by referring to any period of your choice. [8] Part (c) Which of the following do you think has made the most important contribution to the development of the culture of Bangladesh? Explain your answer by writing about all three choices provided. You must give examples of their work to support your answer. • Jasimuddin • Rabindranath Tagore • Zainul Abedin [12] 2010

Question 1: The Culture and Heritage of Bangladesh Part (a) (i) Which important cultural figure was captured by pirates when a boy? A Alaol B Jasimuddin C Lalon Shah D Tagore [1] (ii) Which of the following statements about Begum Rokeya is true? A Her most famous work was Malancha B She founded an organisation to help women C She never married D She was born in Kolkata [1] (iii) In which field did Jasimuddin contribute to the culture of Bangladesh? A Art B Dance C Song D Literature [1] (iv) Where was Kazi Nazrul Islam buried? A At Dhaka University B At Kolkata University C In England D In his family village [1] (v) Who received an honorary doctorate from Oxford University in 1940? A Begum Rokeya B Mir Mosharraf Hossain C Tagore D Zainul Abedin [1] Part (b) Why is Zainul Abedin considered to be a major cultural figure in Bangladesh? Explain your answer. [8] Part (c) Which of the following do you think has made the most important contribution to the development of the culture of Bangladesh? Explain your answer by writing about all three choices provided. • Religious festivals • The Bangla language • Songs and Music [12] 2011

Question 1: The Culture and Heritage of Bangladesh Part (a) (i) What was Alaol’s most celebrated work? A Padmavati B Ratnawati C Bajimat D Dara-Sekandarnama [1] (ii) What is Jasimuddin known as? A The Singer of the City B The Rural Poet C The Folk Hero D The War Novelist [1] (iii) What was the name of the publication in which Kazi Nazrul Islam preached revolution? A The Star B The Comet C The Gazette D The Red Crescent [1] (iv) Lalon Shah is most famous for A Written poems B Songs C Religious dramas D Folk art [1] (v) In 1913 Rabindranath Tagore was given an important honour. Which of the following was it? A He was made a knight of the British Empire. B He was received by the Emperor of Japan.

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C He gained the Nobel Prize for Literature. D He was made a doctor at Cambridge University. [1] Part (b) Why is Begum Rokeya considered to be such an important cultural figure in Bangladesh? Explain your answer. [8] Part (c) Which of the following do you think has made the most important contribution to the development of the culture of Bangladesh? Explain your answer by writing about all three choices. [12] • Drama • Painting • Dance 2012

Question 1: The Culture and Heritage of Bangladesh Part (a): This question tests your knowledge. (i) What is Mir Mosharraf Hossain’s work Udashin Pathikir Moner an example of? A Satire B Poetry C Drama D Textbook [1] (ii) What is Kazi Nazrul Islam known as? A The Singer of the City B The National Poet of Bangladesh C The Muse of Music D The Bengali Dreamer [1] (iii) The nabanna was made by Zainul Abedin in 1970? What was it? A A large portrait on canvas B A large sculpture C A long scroll D A long tapestry [1] (iv) What was Jasimuddin’s first career? A A doctor B A journalist C A collector of folk literature D A playwright [1] (v) What did Begum Rokeya start in 1916? A A political party for Bengali Muslim women B An association for Bengali Muslim women C A music club for Bengali Muslim women D A teacher training college for Bengali Muslim women [1] Part (b): This question tests your knowledge and understanding. Why is Rabindranath Tagore considered to be such an important cultural figure in Bangladesh? Explain your answer. [8] Part (c): This question tests your understanding and judgement. (i) Explain why each of the following has made an important contribution to the development of the culture of Bangladesh.• Literature • Music • Architecture [8] (ii) Explain which one of these has made the most important contribution, and why. [4][Total: 25] 2013

Question 1: The Culture and Heritage of Bangladesh Part (a): This question tests your knowledge. (i) Lalon Shah was a legendary baul. What were bauls? A Groups of warriors who composed chants B Artists working in villages C Musicians who composed and sang devotional folk songs D Groups of dancers [1] (ii) What was Begum Rokeya’s first story, written in 1905? A Nurse Nelly B Padmadvati C Sultana’s Dream D The Secluded Women [1] (iii) What did Zainul Abedin receive in 1967? A The title of Great Master of the Arts (Shilpacharya) B The title of Hilal-i-Imtaz C The Governor’s Gold Medal D The Nobel Prize [1] (iv) What weekly publication did Kazi Nazrul Islam start in 1925? A Langal B Chittanama C Mukhti D Nabajug [1] (v) Why did Rabindranath Tagore give up his knighthood in 1919? A Because of Indian losses in the First World War B Because of events at Amritsar C Because he wanted to lead a simple life D Because he disliked the Government of India Act [1] Part (b): This question tests your knowledge and understanding. (i) Describe the life and work of Alaol. [5] (ii) Explain why he is so important in the culture of Bangladesh. [3] Part (c): This question tests your understanding and judgement. (i) Explain why each of the following is important in the cultural life of Bangladesh. • Religious festivals • Folk culture [10] (ii) Which of these has made the more important contribution? Explain why. [2][Total: 25] 2014

Question 1: The Culture and heritage of Bangladesh Part (a): this question tests your knowledge. (i) What was the most significant contribution to Bangla literature made by Alaol? A Translations B Dramas C Autobiography (his life story) D Epic poems [1] (ii) How many songs did Lalon Shah compose? A 500 B 2000 C 3000 D 150 [1] (iii) What did Rabindranath Tagore establish in Birbhum (Santiniketan) after 1901?

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A A theatre B A hospital C A place of learning D A home for musicians [1] (iv) In which city did Kazi Nazrul Islam begin his career in literature and journalism after the First World War? A Dhaka B Chittagong C Delhi D Kolkata [1] (v) What had a major effect on the work of Zainul Abedin in 1943? A The Great Bengal Famine B Protests for Indian independence C Allied victories in the Second World War D Being appointed Principal of the Institute of Arts and Craft [1] Part (b): this question tests your knowledge and understanding. (i) Describe the life and work of Mir Mosharraf Hossain. [5] (ii) Explain why he is so important in the culture of Bangladesh. [3] Part (c): this question tests your understanding and judgement. (i) Explain the importance of each of the following in the cultural life of Bangladesh. • The development of the • Music [8] (ii) Which of these do you think has made the more important contribution to the cultural life of Bangladesh? Explain why. [4][Total: 25] 2015

Question 1: The Culture and Heritage of Bangladesh You are advised to spend about 30 minutes on this question. Part (a): This question tests your knowledge. (i) What does Mir Mosharraf Hossain’s masterpiece Bishad Shindhu tell the story of? A The Battle of Plassey (Palashi) B The Battle of Karbala C The Battle of Panipat D The Battle of Sandvip [1] (ii) What is the title of Jasimuddin’s first book of poems published in 1927? A The Grave (Kabar) B Shepherd (Rakhali) C The Poet of the Countryside (Palli Kabi) D Creation of Women (Nari-Sristi) [1] (iii) Kazi Nazrul Islam was arrested in 1922 and imprisoned for a year. How did he protest about this? A By writing a play B By burning his clothes C By a hunger strike D By joining the Communist Party [1] (iv) Begum Rokeya’s first story was written in 1905 and published in 1908. What was it called? A Sultana’s Dream B The Secluded Women C The Fruit of Knowledge D Bengali Nights [1] (v) What is the subject of Zainul Abedin’s painted scroll Manpura? A The countryside of Bengal B Famine victims C The War of Liberation D The devastation of the cyclone of 1970 [1] Part (b): This question tests your knowledge and understanding. (i) Describe the life and work of Lalon Shah. [5] (ii) Explain why he is so important in the culture of Bangladesh. [3] Part (c): This question tests your understanding and judgement. (i) Explain the importance of the following in the cultural life of Bangladesh. • The development of literature • Folk culture [8] (ii) Which of these do you think has made the more important contribution to the cultural life of Bangladesh? Explain why. [4] [Total: 25] Part –A summary 2006 1. D 1. Who was a legendary baul of Bangladesh? 2. B A Zainul Abedin B Mir Mosharraf Hossain C Jasimuddin D Lalon Shah 3. D 2. In which field did Begum Rokeya contribute to the culture of Bangladesh? 4. D A dance B literature C music D painting 3. Who wrote the national anthem of Bangladesh? 5. A A Mir Mosharraf Hossain B Kazi Nazrul Islam C Jasimuddin D Rabindranath Tagore 6. A 4. Which of the following statements about Jasimuddin is true? 7. A A He died in 1914. B He had no interest in politics. 8. C C He never had a formal education. D He wrote a famous poem whilst still a student. 9. C 5. What is the subject of Mir Mosharraf Hossain’s Bishad Shindhu? 10. C A a battle B his own life C nature D travel 11. B 2007 6. At which age did Mir Mosharraf Hossain start his writing? 12. B A 13 B 33 C 53 D 73 [1] 13. D 7. Where did Begum Rokeya learn English? 14. A A at home B at schoolC at university D in England 15. A 8. Rabindranath Tagore was knighted by which English monarch? 16. D. A Edward B Elizabeth C George D Victoria 17. A. 9. Which of the following statements about Mir Mosharraf Hossain is true? 18. A. A He died in England B He had no interest in the everyday life of the people 19. C. C He has a statue erected to his memory in Kolkata D He was a famous painter 10. Who was arrested in 1922 for anti-British writings? 20. D. A Alaol B Begum Rokeya C Kazi Nazrul Islam D Zainul Abedin 21. A 2008 22. B 11. Which poem did Jasimuddin write while he was still a student? 23. D A Abilaash B Kabar C Padmavati D Saogat

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12. Who wrote the song Chal Chal Chal? 24. A A Aloal B Kazi Nasrul Islam C Lalon Shah D Rabindranath Tagore 25. C 13. Which of the following statements about Rabindranath Tagore is true? 26. A A He was born in 1880 B He was knighted by Queen Victoria 27. B C He went to school in the United States D He won the Nobel Prize for Literature 14. Which of the following worked as a journalist? 28. B A Mir Mosharraf Hossain B Jasimuddin C Begum Rokeya D Lalon Shah 29. B 15. In what field did Zainul Abedin contribute to the cultural life of Bangladesh? 30. C A Painting B Dance C Music D Poetry 31. A 2009 32. B 16. Which important cultural figure was born in Jhenidah district in 1772? 33. C A Alaol B Begum Rokeya C Kazi Nazrul Islam D Lalon Shah 17. What tribute was paid to Mir Mosharraf Hossain? 34. C A A statue was erected in his memory B A university was named after him 35. B C He was given an important award by his local town D He was knighted by the King of England 36. C 18. How old was Rabindranath Tagore when he wrote his first rhyme? 37. C A 7 B 17 C 27 D 37 38. A 19. Whose patriotic songs inspired the freedom fighters during the War of Liberation? 39. A A Begum Rokeya B Jasimuddin C Kazi Nazrul Islam D Zainul Abedin 40. B 20. Which of the following statements about Alaol is not true? A He has a literary award named after him B His father was killed by pirates 41. A C His masterpiece is called Padmavati D His parents were very poor 42. B 2010 43. C 21. Which important cultural figure was captured by pirates when a boy? 44. D A Alaol B Jasimuddin C Lalon Shah D Tagore 45. A 22. Which of the following statements about Begum Rokeya is true? A Her most famous work was Malancha B She founded an organisation to help women 46. B C She never married D She was born in Kolkata 47. B 23. In which field did Jasimuddin contribute to the culture of Bangladesh? 48. C A Art B Dance C Song D Literature 49. A 24. Where was Kazi Nazrul Islam buried? 50. D A At Dhaka University B At Kolkata University C In England D In his family village 25. Who received an honorary doctorate from Oxford University in 1940? A Begum Rokeya B Mir Mosharraf Hossain C Tagore D Zainul Abedin 2011 26. What was Alaol’s most celebrated work? A Padmavati B Ratnawati C Bajimat D Dara-Sekandarnama 27. What is Jasimuddin known as? A The Singer of the City B The Rural Poet C The Folk Hero D The War Novelist 28. What was the name of the publication in which Kazi Nazrul Islam preached revolution? A The Star B The Comet C The Gazette D The Red Crescent 29. Lalon Shah is most famous for A Written poems B Songs C Religious dramas D Folk art 30. In 1913 Rabindranath Tagore was given an important honour. Which of the following was it? A He was made a knight of the British Empire. B He was received by the Emperor of Japan. C He gained the Nobel Prize for Literature. D He was made a doctor at Cambridge University. 2012 31. What is Mir Mosharraf Hossain’s work Udashin Pathikir Moner an example of? A Satire B Poetry C Drama D Textbook 32. What is Kazi Nazrul Islam known as? A The Singer of the City B The National Poet of Bangladesh C The Muse of Music D The Bengali Dreamer 33. The nabanna was made by Zainul Abedin in 1970? What was it? A A large portrait on canvas B A large sculpture C A long scroll D A long tapestry 34. What was Jasimuddin’s first career? A A doctor B A journalist C A collector of folk literature D A playwright 35. What did Begum Rokeya start in 1916? A A political party for Bengali Muslim women B An association for Bengali Muslim women C A music club for Bengali Muslim women D A teacher training college for Bengali Muslim women 2013 36. Lalon Shah was a legendary baul. What were bauls? A Groups of warriors who composed chants B Artists working in villages C Musicians who composed and sang devotional folk songs D Groups of dancers 37. What was Begum Rokeya’s first story, written in 1905? A Nurse Nelly B Padmadvati C Sultana’s Dream D The Secluded Women 38. What did Zainul Abedin receive in 1967?

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A The title of Great Master of the Arts (Shilpacharya) B The title of Hilal-i-Imtaz C The Governor’s Gold Medal D The Nobel Prize 39. What weekly publication did Kazi Nazrul Islam start in 1925? A Langal B Chittanama C Mukhti D Nabajug 40. Why did Rabindranath Tagore give up his knighthood in 1919? A Because of Indian losses in the First World War B Because of events at Amritsar C Because he wanted to lead a simple life D Because he disliked the Government of India Act 2014 41. What was the most significant contribution to Bangla literature made by Alaol? A Translations B Dramas C Autobiography (his life story) D Epic poems 42. How many songs did Lalon Shah compose? A 500 B 2000 C 3000 D 150 43. What did Rabindranath Tagore establish in Birbhum (Santiniketan) after 1901? A A theatre B A hospital C A place of learning D A home for musicians 44. In which city did Kazi Nazrul Islam begin his career in literature and journalism after the First World War? A Dhaka B Chittagong C Delhi D Kolkata 45. What had a major effect on the work of Zainul Abedin in 1943? A The Great Bengal Famine B Protests for Indian independence C Allied victories in the Second World War D Being appointed Principal of the Institute of Arts and Craft

2015 46. What does Mir Mosharraf Hossain’s masterpiece Bishad Shindhu tell the story of? A The Battle of Plassey (Palashi) B The Battle of Karbala C The Battle of Panipat D The Battle of Sandvip 47. What is the title of Jasimuddin’s first book of poems published in 1927? A The Grave (Kabar) B Shepherd (Rakhali) C The Poet of the Countryside (Palli Kabi) D Creation of Women (Nari-Sristi) 48. Kazi Nazrul Islam was arrested in 1922 and imprisoned for a year. How did he protest about this? A By writing a play B By burning his clothes C By a hunger strike D By joining the Communist Party 49. Begum Rokeya’s first story was written in 1905 and published in 1908. What was it called? A Sultana’s Dream B The Secluded Women C The Fruit of Knowledge D Bengali Nights 50. What is the subject of Zainul Abedin’s painted scroll Manpura? A The countryside of Bengal B Famine victims C The War of Liberation D The devastation of the cyclone of 1970

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