Origin/Folklore
Word meaning/Spelling
Musical Instruments/Costumes
Movement
100

Name one region from where the Kolattam dance originated.

What is Taripatri or Mahabalipuram?

100

What is the meaning of ‘Kol’?

What is small stick?

100

Name a musical instrument used to accompany the dance

What is flute, cymbal, mridangam, harmonium?

100

What are the steps of this dance called?

What is Kopulu?

200

Where is the dance performed?

What is many festivals in India?

200

What is the meaning of ‘attam’?

What a play?

200

What kinds of costumes do the dancers wear?

What is Saree, Salwar-Kameez, Kurta, Dhoti?

200

What is the first formation of the dance?

What is a circle?

300

What was the name of the demon mentioned in the story?

What is Basavasura?

300

Spell the word Kolattam

What is K-O-L-A-T-T-A-M?

300

How do the dancers wear their hair?

What is in a bun or plait and adorn it?

300

What are the dancers called?

What is Hallisaka?

400

What was the demon known for?

What is his inhumane acts?

400

Spell the word Kopulu

What is K-O-P-U-L-U

400

How many sticks are used?

What is 2?

400

In which Indian State is the dance currently performed?

What is Tamil Nadu?

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