Craft

1. What information in the text suggests Sonargaon was an important center even before it became the Sultanate's capital in the 14th century?

• A) It had a museum set up by Zainul Abedin.
• B) It was the capital of Vanga under Raja Danauja Rai.
• C) The Moghuls built highways and bridges there.
• D) About 1400 families of weavers lived there.

2. Who established the Folk Arts and Crafts Museum in Sonargaon?

• A) Ibn Battuta
• B) Raja Danauja Rai
• C) The East India Company
• D) Zainul Abedin

3. In which year did the traveler Ibn Battuta visit Sonargaon?

• A) 1970
• B) 1611
• C) 1346
• D) 2017

4. What key difference does the text highlight between an artist and an artisan regarding their work's identity?

• A) Artists work alone, while artisans work in groups.
• B) Artists are well-paid, while artisans are not.
• C) An artwork bears the creator's signature, while a craftsperson often remains anonymous.
• D) Artists receive formal training, while artisans learn on-the-job.

5. According to the text, what are people who practice a craft called?

• A) Visionaries
• B) Artists
• C) Crafts persons or artisans
• D) Merchants

6. What is the primary distinction made between art and craft in the text?

• A) Art is expensive, while craft is cheap.
• B) Art is intuitive and visionary, while craft is a practical application of skills.
• C) Art uses paint, while craft uses clay and wood.
• D) Art is modern, while craft is traditional.

7. Why does the text suggest a craftwork can function as a 'stable signifier of community values'?

• A) Because craftworks are always evolving with new tastes.
• B) Because certain forms, motifs, and styles change little over time.
• C) Because craftworks are made by anonymous artisans.
• D) Because craftworks are only used in rural communities.