Answer with Explanation
|
|
- Milton Fields
- 5 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 Answer with Explanation Date 08/05/ Consider the following statements about the Ancient temple architecture of India 1. Vesara style of architecture is the mix of Dravida and Nagara styles of architecture 2. Vimanam is the tower that crowns the innermost sanctum in Dravidian style of architecture. 3. In the Nagara style, Sikhara remained the most prominent component while gateway is usually modest or unassumed. Which of the above mentioned statements are correct?
2 (B) 1 and 2 only (C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3 2 With reference to Indian art and Culture, what is Jagmohana? (A) It is an ancient dance form in Andhra Pradesh (B) It is an architectural feature of eastern India (C) It is an ancient vaishnavate cult in southern India (D) It is an ancient marshal art in some parts of North East Answer (B) 3 Consider the following statements with respect to Gandhara school of Art 1. This school of art is confluence of both local Gandhara with Bactria, Paritha architecture 2. The Buddha head in this school has typical Hellenistic element with curly hair Which of the statements given above is/are Correct? (B) 2 only (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 Answer (C) 4 Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. The Ajanta caves have been painted with scenes from Jainism 2. The crowning achievements of Ellora cave is the colossal monolithic Kailasanath temple. 3. The Ajanta caves have been built over a period of eight centuries by different rulers
3 Select the correct answer using the code given below: (A) 1, 2 and 3 (B) 1 and 3 only (C) 2 only (D) 2 and 3 only Answer (A) 5 Consider the following statements with respect to Ashoka Pillar architecture 1. The lion in the pillar signifies both leadership quality and Birth clan of Buddha 2. The lotus in pillar symbolizes philosophy of Buddhism Which of the above statements is/are NOT Correct? (B) 2 only (C) Both (D) None 6 Consider the following statements on Sangam literature 1. It provides information on Socio-economic and poitical aspects 2. It also deals with the personal or human aspects such as love 3. Sangam literature is also classified based on environmental aspects Which of the above statements is/are Correct? (B) 1 and 2 only (C) 2 and 3 only (D) 1, 2 and 3
4 7 At which one the following places is there a Sun temple? (A) Srisailam (B) Modera (C) Halebid (D)Sikar Answer (B) 8 Which of the following places have Vesera type of temple architecture in India? 1. Kaancheepuram 2. Ellora 3. Ajanta 4. Badami 5. Pattadkal Select the correct answer from the code given below: (B) 2 and 4 only (C) 1, 3 and 5 only (D) 2, 4 and 5 only 9 With respect to Buddhist art and culture, what is stupa? (A) It is worshipping place which is made on the relics of Buddha (B) It is resting place for Buddhist monks (C) It is a palace of spiritual head of Buddhist religion (D)All the above Answer (A) 10 Consider the following statements regarding Ellora cave architecture 1. It has monasteries associated with three religions 2. It has a unique feature of confluence of many styles in one place
5 Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (B) 2 only (C) Both (D) None Answer (C) 11 Consider the following statements: 1. India is a member of the African Development Bank (AfDB). 2. India hosted the Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group in Choose the correct answer from the following code: (A) 1 Only (B) 2 Only (C) Both 1 and 2 (D) Neither 1 nor 2 Answer: (C) Statement 1 is correct: The African Development Bank (AfDB) was established in 1964 with a view to promote the Economic Development and social progress of its regional members. India became member of the African Development Bank (AfDB) in Statement 2 is correct: India hosted the Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group in Gandhinagar in May This is the first time that India hosted the annual meetings of the AfDB and its sister institutions. 12 Kimberly process often seen in the news is associated with which of the following:
6 (A) Conflict diamonds (B) Road safety (C) Stemming Nuclear proliferation (D) Refugee rehabilitation Answer: (A) Kimberley Process is joint initiative of governments, industry and civil societies to stem flow of conflict diamonds, rough diamonds used by rebel groups to finance wars against legitimate governments. India was selected as Chair of Ad Hoc Committee on Review & Reforms to look into various issues pertaining to the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPSC). India is one of the founding members of KPCS. 13 Which of the following is the recent member state to be added to NATO? (A) Georgia (B) Montenegro (C) Ukraine (D) Bosnia and Herzegovina Answer: (B) NATO: Since its founding, the admission of new member states has increased the alliance from the original 12 countries to 29. The most recent member state to be added to NATO is Montenegro on 5 June NATO currently recognizes Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Macedonia and Ukraine as aspiring members. 14The Internet readiness index in India is published by which of the following organisation: (A) Niti Ayog
7 (B) Telecom regulatory authority of India (TRAI) (C) Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) (D) The council of Social Development Answer: (C) Delhi has emerged as the top ranked state in terms of overall Internet readiness including e-infrastructure and e-participation, overtaking last year s winner Maharashtra, according to a report titled Index of Internet readiness of Indian states by Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) and Nielsen Holdings PLC, a global information and data measurement company unveiled on Wednesday. The capital city-state is followed by Karnataka, Maharashtra, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. 15 The gender parity index is released by which of the following organisation: (A) World economic forum (B) UNESCO (C) World bank (D) United Nations development program (UNDP) Answer: (B) Gender parity index : It is released by UNESCO. It is a socioeconomic index usually designed to measure the relative access to education of males and females. Ratio of girls to boys in primary, secondary and tertiary education is the ratio of the number of female students enrolled at primary, secondary and tertiary levels of education to the number of male students in each level.
Stupas were burial mounds prevalent in India. The art of Stupas reached its climax during Ashokan period. Stupas belongs to Buddhist tradition.
0 Which of the following were the aims behind pillar inscriptions? Symbol of the State Commemorate battle victories Propagate imperial sermons Select the correct answer from the given codes. Answer : d
More informationArt and Culture 1.7 Gupta Age Architecture (Caves Stupas and Sculptures) BY CIVIL JOINT.
Art and Culture 1.7 Gupta Age Architecture (Caves Stupas and Sculptures) BY CIVIL JOINT Gupta Age Emergence of the Gupta Empire in 4th century A.D. Golden period of the Indian Architecture Earlier Gupta:
More informationIt is one of the world s last places of Mahayana Buddhism, Ladakh s principal religion for nearly a thousands years.
Magnificent Ladakh Ladakh literally the land of many passes is a magical and remote place, and is variously described as the Moonland, Little Tibet and even the last Shangri-la. It is one of the world
More informationArt of India Ch. 4.2
Art of India Ch. 4.2 Indus Valley Civilization 2500 BC-1500 BC The earliest Indian culture Ended 1500 BC Located in Modern Pakistan Used to stamp seals on official documents. Some of the earliest evidence
More informationArchitecture: From Ashoka to Gupta 3 rd century BCE to 5 th century CE
Architecture: From Ashoka to Gupta 3 rd century BCE to 5 th century CE 1 Don t forget the Met Museum Time-Line of art and culture http://www.metmuseum.org/ toah/ht/? period=05®ion=ssa Life of the Historic
More informationMauryan art and architecture ; All important facts(upsc PRELIMS 2017,Ancient History )
Mauryan art and architecture ; All important facts(upsc PRELIMS 2017,Ancient History ) Mauryan art and architecture We have tried to summarize all the important aspects related to Mauryan art and architecture,
More informationArt and Culture 1.6 Post Mauryan Art(Rock-cut caves & Stupas Sculpture- Gandhara Mathura & Amaravati School BY CIVIL JOINT.
Art and Culture 1.6 Post Mauryan Art(Rock-cut caves & Stupas Sculpture- Gandhara Mathura & Amaravati School BY CIVIL JOINT Post Mauryan Art After the decline of the Mauryan Empire in 2 nd century BC, small
More information6th Social 2nd Term Book Back Questions With Answers in English
6th Std 2nd Term Civics 1. Villages and Cities I. Choose the correct answer: 1. Modern... facilities are available in city life. (a) water (c) medical (b) food (d) agricultural 2. The... shops are the
More informationHomework B: India and Southeast Asia
Name: Due Date: Homework B: India and Southeast Asia Please answer these questions as you read Chapter 3 of your textbook, which deals with Buddhist and Hindu art. There is a brief examination of Islamic
More informationShop No.89, 1 st floor, Old Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi DAY REVISION PROGRAM DAY-13
IAS BEE Shop No.89, 1 st floor, Old Rajinder Nagar, New Delhi 110060 91-7330833391 40- DAY REVISION PROGRAM DAY-13 1. Consider the following statements: 1) Hinayana Buddhism believes in the heavenliness
More informationAncient Buddhists Created Cave Temples Full of Sculptures
Ancient Buddhists Created Cave Temples Full of Sculptures By Atlas Obscura, adapted by Newsela staff on 09.07.17 Word Count 718 Level 1000L Bhaja Caves are a group of 22 rock-cut caves dating back to 200
More informationMauryan Art and Architecture (Palaces Pillars and Stupa)
Art and Culture 1.4 Mauryan Art and Architecture (Palaces Pillars and Stupa) BY CIVIL JOINT Mauryan Art and Architecture With the advent of Jainism and Buddhism, which were part of the shramana tradition,
More informationHindu. Beginnings: second century BCE to second century CE. Chapter 2
Hindu Beginnings: second century BCE to second century CE Chapter 2 While sacred scriptures of Hinduism date back to the middle of the first Millennium BCE, Hindu architecture and art are relatively late.
More informationCHAPTER 9 ADVANCED PLACEMENT ART HISTORY
CHAPTER 9 ADVANCED PLACEMENT ART HISTORY ART OF SOUTH AND SOUTHEAST ASIA BEFORE 1200 LECTURE SLIDES READING ASSIGNMENT 27: 291-302 South and Southeast Asia South and Southeast Asia South Asia Southeast
More informationArt of South and Southeast Asia Before 1200
Art of South and Southeast Asia Before 1200 Stupa and early Buddhist sculpture, narrative style and tribhanga pose Early iconography of the Buddha: from symbols to icon Buddhist Cave Shrines of Ajanta
More informationChapter 1 Buddhism (Part 2).
Chapter 1 Buddhism (Part 2). There is suffering. There is the cause of suffering. There is the end of suffering. There is the path to the end of suffering. These Four Noble Truths teach suffering and the
More informationTOPIC: ALL OF TERMINOLOGY LIST 3
This chapter covers the religion, art and architecture of the people of South and Southeast Asia prior to 1200 CE. We will discuss the Indus Valley culture, the Vedic, Maurya, Shugas, Andhras, Kushan,
More informationm S. co IA ac k cr www.pib.nic.in 2018-08-01 The Walled City of Jaipur, Rajasthan, India is the next proposed site for UNESCO World Heritage recognition: Dr. Mahesh Sharma Ministry of Culture The Walled
More informationSanchi Last Updated Tuesday, 23 November :30
Sanchi (Population: 6,785, Altitude: 434 M.) is a small village in Raisen District of Madhya Pradesh state. The village is located 46 km nor east of Bhopal, and 10 km from Besnagar and Vidisha in e central
More informationBADAMI AIHOLE PATTADAKAL S E M E S T E R I I Y E A R : D S AT M - S OA
BADAMI AIHOLE PATTADAKAL S E M E S T E R I I Y E A R : 2 0 1 7 D S AT M - S OA O V E R V I E W With the support of our principal Dr. B R Lakshmikantha, and the directions of Director, Prof. Gaddam Ramesh,
More informationLIST OF FAMOUS HISTORICAL MONUMENTS OF INDIA
5/1/2018 PREPADDA LIST OF FAMOUS HISTORICAL MONUMENTS OF INDIA Useful for SSC, Railway, IBPS, WBCS and Other Competitive Examinations. For More Information Visit: www.prepadda.in Follow us on FB: Click
More information8/16/2016 (34) Buddhist Monasteries Buddhist art and culture, an introduction A beginner's guide to Asian art and culture Art of Asia Khan Academy
Buddhist Monasteries Share Tweet Email Why Monasteries? Standing Male Worshipper (votive figure), c. 2900-2600 B.C.E., Eshnunna (modern Tell Asmar, Iraq), gypsum alabaster, shell, black limestone, bitumen,
More informationBUILDINGS, PAINTINGS AND BOOKS
Chapter 17 BUILDINGS, PAINTINGS AND BOOKS Unit-2 : OUR PASTS History The buildings were constructed for various purposes individual, social, religious and political. But now the skills of the craftspersons
More informationIndias First Empires. Terms and Names
India and China Establish Empires Indias First Empires Terms and Names Mauryan Empire First empire in India, founded by Chandragupta Maurya Asoka Grandson of Chandragupta; leader who brought the Mauryan
More informationNon-Western Art History
Non-Western Art History The Art of India 1 2 Four Religions of India Brahmanism Buddhism Hinduism Jainism All four religions believe Life around us is an illusions Only Brahman, who is all inclusive, universal
More informationMauryan Empire 321 B.C.E B.C.E.
Mauryan Empire 321 B.C.E.- 185 B.C.E. Mauryan Empire NAME ROLL NO. NAME ROLL NO. PIYUSH ZINZALA 14SA162 AABHA PARIKH 14SA101 JEEGAR VARIYA 14SA134 KHUSHALI SACHANIA 14SA140 JAY PRAJAPATI 14SA133 FARAN
More informationINDIA-JAPAN: General comparison
INDIA-JAPAN: General comparison Location Area-Total (sq km ) India 20 00 N, 77 00 E 3,287,590 Japan 35 41 6 N139 45 4 E 377,835 sq km Area-Land (sq km) Area-Water (sq km) Population Population density
More informationBreakdown of Staff. Partners 22% Support Staff 41% Fee Earners 37%
Breakdown of Staff 22% 41% 37% Age 45-54 42% 25-34 3% 55-64 12% 35-44 42% 16-24 9% 55-64 1% 45-54 7% 35-44 19% 25-34 64% 45-54 26% 16-24 14% Prefer not 3% 55-64 6% 25-34 26% 35-44 25% Carer child under
More informationArc India 301 Ajanta Site General View From South Over Wahgora River Gorge ACSAA Slide (C)AAAUM
Arc India 301 General View From South Over Wahgora River Gorge Arc India 302 Approach Up Wahgora River Gorge Arc India 303 Caves 1-14 From Wahgora River Bed Arc India 304 Caves 14-28 Seen From The Falls
More informationRE Visit Activities. Buddha Trail
RE Visit Activities Buddha Trail Imagine you are on a Buddhist Trail in Asia and you are keeping a diary of your journey. You will see these symbols on your trail which tell you what you need to do to
More informationThe only cure for suffering is to follow the Eightfold Path, a middle road between a life devoted to pleasure and a life of harsh self-denial.
Chapter 4 Empires of India and China (600 B.C. A.D. 550) In what ways is Hinduism a complex religion? What are the major teachings of the Buddha? How did Buddhism spread beyond India to become a major
More informationGOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO TO BE ANSWERED ON RAIL NETWORK DENSITY
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3373 TO BE ANSWERED ON 10.08.2015 RAIL NETWORK DENSITY 3373. SHRI RAHUL SHEWALE: SHRI VIJAY KUMAR HANSDAK: SHRI KALIKESH N. SINGH
More informationLahore University of Management Sciences
HIST 215: Buddhist Art and Architecture in the Subcontinent Fall-17 Instructor Room No. Office Hours Email Telephone Secretary/TA TA Office Hours Course URL (if any) Nadhra Shahbaz Khan TBA Nadhra.shahbaz@lums.edu.pk
More informationGroup 2. Members: Benjamine Antiporda, Andrew Ching, Lorenzo Chua, Angelo Lumbao, Kotaro Ryuto and Jerry Tan.
Group 2 Members: Benjamine Antiporda, Andrew Ching, Lorenzo Chua, Angelo Lumbao, Kotaro Ryuto and Jerry Tan. India: A Culture Shaped by Two Religions /Gandhi and his non-violent struggle and connect it
More informationDUBAI THE CAPITAL OF THE ISLAMIC ECONOMY
DUBAI THE CAPITAL OF THE ISLAMIC ECONOMY THE VISION The ecosystem of the Islamic economy harmonizes ethics with innovation, and combines real commitment with actual development objectives in order to meet
More informationMarket Update. Micro Irrigation
Market Update Micro Irrigation Micro Irrigation Penetration Rate India China 5.5% 10.0% Brazil U.S. 52.0% 55.0% Spain 65.0% Russia 78.0% Israel 90.0% 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Penetration
More informationIndia s First Empires
Section 1 India s First Empires The Mauryas and the Guptas establish empires, but neither unifies India permanently. 1 India s First Empires The Mauryan Empire Is Established Chandragupta Maurya Seizes
More informationunjustified. Similarly 66 percent women felt that the practice of triple talaq was incorrect and unjustified.
Appendix 2 Salient Points Highlighted by Dr. Sanjay Kumar, (Fellow, Centre for Study of Developing Societies), in his Paper titled Social and Economic Status and Popular Perception of Muslims in India,
More informationIndia and Neighbors. Beginnings of Buddhism. p Buddhist Art
India and Neighbors Beginnings of Buddhism p. 29-54 Buddhist Art REVIEW Last week we focused on the Hindu deities, their avatars and attributes. We also discussed the stories that informed the artwork
More informationKey-note Address. By Dr. Mohammad Manzoor Alam Chairman, Institute of Objective Studies, New Delhi
Key-note Address By Dr. Mohammad Manzoor Alam Chairman, Institute of Objective Studies, New Delhi for the Two-day National Seminar on Traditional Versus Modern Education: Vision and Planning of Muslim
More informationUNIVERSITY OF KERALA
UNIVERSITY OF KERALA SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION (S.D.E) NOVEMBER/ DECEMBER 2018 Time : 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm on all days except Friday 2 pm to 5 pm on Fridays Branch II M.A. PHILOSOPHY (2008 Admission to 2014
More information9D8N BUDDHIST CIRCUIT TOUR
9D8N BUDDHIST CIRCUIT TOUR Itinerary:- DAY 1 : ARRIVE DELHI On arrival with meeting and assistance at the airport, our representative will meet to welcome and escort you to the Hotel. While the room keys
More informationhttp://collection.stormking.org/artist/nam-june-paik/ 1 http://stormking.org/artist/zhang-huan/ 2 http://stormking.org/artist/zhang-huan/ 3 Buddhism from India to Sri Lanka and the Himalayas Death and
More informationBuddhism. Webster s New Collegiate Dictionary defines religion as the service and adoration of God or a god expressed in forms of worship.
Buddhism Webster s New Collegiate Dictionary defines religion as the service and adoration of God or a god expressed in forms of worship. Most people make the relationship between religion and god. There
More informationARHA 285 : Art and Architecture of India to 1500 (Fall 2012) Instructor: Phil Wagoner
ARHA 285 : Art and Architecture of India to 1500 (Fall 2012) Instructor: Phil Wagoner Meets Monday and Friday 1:10 2:30 PM office: 41 Wyllys Ave., Room 311 41 Wyllys Ave., Room 112 phone: x3779 pwagoner@wesleyan.edu
More informationA History of Knowledge
A History of Knowledge Oldest Knowledge What the Sumerians knew What the Babylonians knew What the Hittites knew What the Persians knew What the Egyptians knew What the Indians knew What the Chinese knew
More informationSYLLABUS FOR HISTORY. PAPER l
SYLLABUS FOR HISTORY PAPER l SECTION I HISTORICAL METHOD Chapter 1 Definitions Nature of History Whether History is a Science or Art Chapter History and other Social Sciences Relationship with Economics,
More informationSection 3. Empires of China and India. The Mauryan Empire
The Mauryan Empire Many small kingdoms existed across India in 300s BC Each kingdom had own ruler; no central authority united them Magadha a dominant kingdom near Ganges Strong leader, Chandragupta Maurya
More informationEmpires of India and China
Copyright 2003 by Pearson Education, Inc., publishing as Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ. All rights reserved. Chapter 4, Section World History: Connection to Today Chapter 4 Empires of India and
More informationPRASHANT MAVANI. Senior Faculty: StudyIQ
İ d e n t i f y . P R O F I L E PRASHANT MAVANI MSc. in Management, University of Surrey (UK) Senior Faculty: StudyIQ Follow/Contact me: @PrashantTMavani Download PDF notes of this lecture from my FB Page
More informationRethinking Cultural Heritage: Indo-Japanese Dialogue in a Globalising World Order 16 th and 17 th August 2018
Rethinking Cultural Heritage: Indo-Japanese Dialogue in a Globalising World Order 16 th and 17 th August 2018 Objectives: To focus on the relatively under-researched theme of locating Indo-Japanese dialogue
More informationAssessment: The Achievements of the Gupta Empire
Name Date Assessment: The Achievements of the Gupta Empire 1. What happened on the Indian subcontinent in the time period between the Mauryan and Gupta empires? A. It went through a golden age. B. It experienced
More informationBuddhism in Tibet PART 2. p Buddhist Art
Buddhism in Tibet PART 2 p. 41-66 Buddhist Art Part one of the lecture stopped at the influence of China on Tibetan art. A purely Tibetan direction, with Esoteric Buddhism, combined the already existing
More informationWinmeen Tnpsc Group 1 & 2 Self Preparation Course History Part ] Mahajanapadas. Notes
History Part - 6 6] Mahajanapadas Notes 1. Small Aryan Kings Janapadas 2. Many Janapadas joint together Mahajanapadas 3. Term Mahajanapadas is derived from Sanskrit 4. Strongest Mahajanapadas Kosala, Avanti,
More informationINDIAN ART & CULTURE PREVIOUS YEARS QUESTIONS (PRELIMS )
INDIAN ART & CULTURE INDIAN ART & CULTURE AND HERITAGE PREVIOUS YEARS QUESTIONS (PRELIMS 2011-2017) 1. With reference to the difference between the culture of Rigvedic Aryans and Indus Valley people, which
More informationHistory Class 6 Chapters 1,2,5,
For purpose of ease of learning and clarity, the chapters in this Textbook are being grouped as follows: Group One included in this file 1. What, Where, How and When? 2. On the trail of the earliest People
More informationAP Art History Name The Asian World before 1333
Chapter 15: South and Southeast Asia before 1200 Define or identify the following making sure you understand what they mean in discussing Indian and Pakistani Art. 1. Bodhisattva 2. Boss 3. Caste System
More informationIntroduction to Indian Art An Appreciation Prof. Soumik Nandy Majumdar Department of History of Art Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur
Introduction to Indian Art An Appreciation Prof. Soumik Nandy Majumdar Department of History of Art Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur Module 03 Early Buddhist Art: Bharhut, Sanchi & Amaravathi Stupa
More informationCambodian Buddhist Education (Challenges and Opportunities) By Ven. Suy Sovann 1
Cambodian Buddhist Education (Challenges and Opportunities) By Ven. Suy Sovann 1 Introduction Cambodia is a small Theravada Buddhist country in Southeast Asia. It is also known as the temple capital of
More information( PART : B DESCRIPTIVE )
HIST/II/02 (PR) ( 2 ) 2 0 1 7 ( 2nd Semester ) HISTORY SECOND PAPER ( History of India up to post-mauryan Period ) ( Pre-revised ) Full Marks : 75 Time : 3 hours ( PART : B DESCRIPTIVE ) ( Marks : 50 )
More information3. Indus Valley Civilization: Origin, date, extent, characteristics, decline, survival and significance, art and architecture.
Indian History (Mains) PAPER - I 1. Sources: Archaeological sources: Exploration, excavation, epigraphy, numismatics, monuments Literary sources: Indigenous: Primary and secondary; poetry, scientific literature,
More informationHinduism. Hinduism is a religion as well as a social system (the caste system).
Hinduism Practiced by the various cultures of the Indian subcontinent since 1500 BCE. Began in India with the Aryan invaders. Believe in one supreme force called Brahma, the creator, who is in all things.
More informationA Study on Market Potential for Mangalam Newspaper Private Limited, Kottayam
International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, Volume 2, Issue 10, October 2012 1 A Study on Market Potential for Mangalam Newspaper Private Limited, Kottayam Dr.J.Mahalakshmi Assistant
More informationSouth-East Asia comprises two large areas: part of the Asian mainland, and the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra.
SOUTHEAST ASIA The migration of peoples and ideas from India was the major influence on South-Eastern culture, shaping cultural expression, from art, mythology and written language to religion, mathematics
More informationPOWERPOINT. By: Tristen Hernandez. Friday, February 19, 16
POWERPOINT By: Tristen Hernandez 1 Required Works Great Stupa at Sanchi Great Stupa at Sanchi Detail North Gate Plan and Elevation Funeral Banner of Lady Dai Terra Cotta Warriors from Mausoleum of the
More informationAPWH Chapters 4 & 9.notebook September 11, 2015
Chapters 4 & 9 South Asia The first agricultural civilization in India was located in the Indus River valley. Its two main cities were Mohenjo Daro and Harappa. Its writing, however, has never been deciphered,
More informationMauryan, Kūshan, &Gupta Empire India
Mauryan, Kūshan, &Gupta Empire India Background Indus Valley Civilization (Harappan) 2 Major Cities: Harappa & Mohenjo-Daro 2 Major Rivers: Indus & Ganges River Seasonal monsoons brought water to crops
More informationThe Influence of Neighboring Cultures on Japan. Chapter 20: pages
The Influence of Neighboring Cultures on Japan Chapter 20: pages 214-227 Objectives for this unit Work on note taking skills Do your best and forget the rest You must take notes q Focus on listening for
More informationAP World History Chapter 3. Classical Civilization India
AP World History Chapter 3 Classical Civilization India Aryan Civilization Indo European people who migrated across Europe and Asia. No Archeological record of early Aryans. Priests called Vedas kept
More informationAssessment: Learning About Religions: Buddhism
Name Date Assessment: Learning About Religions: Buddhism Mastering the Content Circle the letter next to the best answer. 1. The name Buddha meant one who was A. sorrowful. B. awakened. C. everlasting.
More informationMahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya, Bihar, India. Photograph by Benoy K Behl
Mahabodhi Temple, Bodhgaya, Bihar, India. Photograph by Benoy K Behl Dhamek Stupa, Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh, India. Photograph by Benoy K Behl Chaitya-griha, Kushinagara, Uttar Pradesh, India. Photograph
More informationThe Pillars of Ashoka. Share Tweet
The Pillars of Ashoka Share Tweet Email Ashokan pillar, c. 279 B.C.E. - 232 B.C.E, Vaishali, India (where Buddha preached his last sermon). Photo: Rajeev Kumar, CC: BY- SA 2.5) A Buddhist king What happens
More informationIndian Empires: Mauryan and Gupta
Indian Empires: Mauryan and Gupta After a civilization falls, what impact does it have on history? How do belief systems unite or divide people? Geography Deccan Plateau, dry, sparsely populated Mountains
More informationName: Date: Block: The Beginnings - Tracking early Hinduism
Name: Date: Block: Discussion Questions - Episode 1: The Beginnings - Tracking early Hinduism Chapter 1: The First Indians 1. What was significant about the first settlers of India? 2. Where is it believed
More informationAIM: How does Buddhism influence the lives of its followers? DO NOW: How did The Buddha achieve enlightenment?
AIM: How does Buddhism influence the lives of its followers? DO NOW: How did The Buddha achieve enlightenment? Moral Action The Eight-Fold Path Wisdom Right Understanding: Seeing the world as it is, not
More informationCommon Sense 1. The land of diversity. The present population of India: More than a billion.
Common Sense 1 The land of diversity The present population of India: More than a billion. Almost certain that population of India will surpass that of China by 2050. Eighty per cent of India s population:
More informationNEW QUESTIONS AND IDEAS
CHAPTER 7 NEW QUESTIONS AND IDEAS Anagha s school trip This was the first time Anagha was going on a school trip. They boarded the train from Pune (in Maharashtra) late at night, to go all the way to Varanasi
More informationKorea: A Study of the Seokguram Grotto and the Buddha Project
Jamie M. Foley March 2006 Korea: A Study of the Seokguram Grotto and the Buddha Project Purpose: Students will study and analyze various Buddha s from around the world. Essential Questions: 1. How is the
More informationUC Berkeley Room One Thousand
UC Berkeley Room One Thousand Title Kingship, Buddhism and the Forging of a Region Permalink https://escholarship.org/uc/item/8vn4g2jd Journal Room One Thousand, 3(3) ISSN 2328-4161 Author Hawkes, Jason
More informationBuddhism and the First Unification of India
4 King Ashoka had edicts carved on tall pillars to promote peace across India. CHAPTER Buddhism and the First Unification of India 17.1 Introduction In Chapter 16, you learned about the origins of Buddhism.
More informationBuddhist Pilgrimage to India ON CALL OF BUDDHA
Buddhist Pilgrimage to India ON CALL OF BUDDHA AGENDA Buddhist Pilgrimage Recalling Lord Buddha s Teachings Tracing Buddha s footprints Buddhist Pilgrimage Destinations Attractions Infrastructure Buddhist
More informationAnswer with Explanation
Answer with Explanation Date 12/05/2018 1 Which of the following statements is/are correct about Mughal Paintings? 1. Mughal painting has some western influence with the advent of Europeans in Mughal court.
More informationSIXTH century BCE marks the beginning of new
3 SIXTH century BCE marks the beginning of new religious and social movements in the Gangetic valley in the form of Buddhism and Jainism which were part of the shraman tradition. Both religions became
More informationChapter 4 & 5. Ancient India & Ancient China
Chapter 4 & 5 Ancient India & Ancient China Section 2 - The Beginnings of Hinduism Where did Hinduism come from? Mixed with many cultures Became very complex World s oldest living religion Developed over
More informationEnd of Year Global Report on Religion
End of Year 2016 Global Report on Religion April 12, 2017 About WIN/Gallup International WIN/Gallup International is the leading association in market research and polling (registered and headquartered
More informationKhirbet Zanuta Profile
Khirbet Zanuta Profile Prepared by The Applied Research Institute - Jerusalem Funded by Spanish Cooperation Azahar program 2009 0 Acknowledgments ARIJ hereby expresses its deep gratitude to the Spanish
More informationReligious monuments have been the best examples of Indian architectural. excellence. Beginning from the Gupta period ( AD), India has an
CHAPTER VI CONCLUSION Religious monuments have been the best examples of Indian architectural excellence. Beginning from the Gupta period (319-550 AD), India has an unbroken track of Brāhmaṇic structural
More informationHitech Khadi. In Search of Happiness (2)
Hitech Khadi Assistant Prof. Dr. Pornchai Pacharin-tanakun http://drpornchai.com พรช ย พ ชร นทร ตนะก ล http://www.facebook.com/pornchai.pacharintanakun Freelance Academic Guest Lecturer at Chulalongkorn
More informationAshoka tells us that there was no country
istory a Agraharam Ashoka tells us that there was no where Emperor Ashoka tells us that there was no country where Brahmanas did not Exists Western Ganga was an important ruling dynasty of ancient Karnataka
More informationHHS-World Studies World Religion Review: Belief Systems
HHS-World Studies World Religion Review: Belief Systems Name Date Period Essential Questions -What are the characteristics of major religions? -How are they similar and different? -How have major religions
More informationHISTORY. Subject : History (For under graduate student) Paper No. : Paper - 1 History of Ancient India
History of India 1 HISTORY Subject : History (For under graduate student) Paper No. : Paper - 1 History of Ancient India Topic No. & Title : Topic - 11 Peninsular India Lecture No. & Title : Lecture 2E
More informationBuddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Shintoism, & the Philosophy of Confucianism
Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Shintoism, & the Philosophy of Confucianism This is a group of people who share a common culture and have a similar language. These characteristics have been part of their community
More informationMuslim and Pasmanda Education: Affirmative Action Issues
Muslim and Pasmanda Education: Affirmative Action Issues 1 / 7 This article was first published here on Round Table India Naaz Khair Muslim population (172 million) is the second largest in the Country,
More informationWORLD RELIGIONS. Buddhism. Hinduism. Daoism * Yin-Yang * Cosmogony. Sikhism. * Eight Fold Path. Confucianism Shintoism
Sikhism Buddhism * Eight Fold Path Daoism * Yin-Yang * Cosmogony WORLD RELIGIONS Confucianism Shintoism Hinduism RELIGION set of beliefs for a group of people Soul or spirit; a deity or higher being; life
More informationTheme 4. THINKERS, BELIEFS AND BUILDINGS CULTURAL DEVELOPMENTS (C.600 BCE-600 CE)
Theme 4. THINKERS, BELIEFS AND BUILDINGS CULTURAL DEVELOPMENTS (C.600 BCE-600 CE) This chapter discusses the major religious developments in early India focusing on Buddhism. It also examines how these
More informationReaching Out to Distant Lands
CHAPTER 10 H I S T O R Y Reaching Out to Distant Lands LEARNING OBJECTIVES The students will be able to Knowledge domain state the meaning of the term Sangam. introduce the idea of different contexts of
More informationFounding of the Mauryan Empire. Alexander the Great
Throughout most of its history, the subcontinent of India is divided into regional kingdoms, and not united under one ruler. The classical Mauryan and Gupta empires are short but important interludes because
More informationDownloaded from
SYLLABUS TERM I History: 1 What, Where, How and When 2 On the Trail of the Earliest People 3 In the Earliest Cities 4 What Books and Burials Tell us Civics: 1 Understanding Diversity 2 Diversity & Discrimination
More informationPrelim Bits
Prelim Bits 31-08-2017 Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) It is an autonomous Telecom Technology development centre under the Ministry of Communication. The key objective was to build a centre
More informationVocabulary: Ancient India
Vocabulary: Ancient India Name Period # Directions: 1. Write out the complete definition for the following vocabulary words. (You may use your textbook pgs. 52 & 59 or LongmanDictionary.com) 2. Draw and
More information