CBSE Class 7 Social Science Question 5 of 7

India a Home to Many — Question 5

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What clues do you get about African and Indian cultural integration from the pictures here and above? Identify and name a few features that are distinctly Indian. (Page 134)
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The pictures show a clear blending of African and Indian cultures among the Siddis. The Siddis wear Indian-style clothes and ornaments. Their dances use African style drums with Indian influence. Their life shows a mix of African and Indian culture. This shows how they adapted and became part of India.