Ancient Indian Art and Architecture
History ⇒ Ancient Indian History
Ancient Indian Art and Architecture starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one feature of the Indus Valley houses.
Explain the difference between a stupa and a temple in ancient Indian architecture.
Explain the importance of the Sanchi Stupa in Indian history.
Name one famous ancient Indian temple built during the Chola dynasty.
Name the ancient Indian art form that uses natural colours to paint on cloth.
Name the ancient Indian city where the Great Bath was discovered.
The famous 'Dancing Girl' statue was found in which ancient city?
Read the following passage and answer the question: 'In ancient India, some temples were built with tall towers called shikharas, while others had large gateways called gopurams. These features helped people identify the style of the temple.' Based on the passage, what is the main difference between Nagara and Dravidian temple architecture?
The Ajanta caves are located in which state of India? (1) Maharashtra (2) Tamil Nadu (3) Karnataka (4) Odisha
The rock-cut caves at Ellora were built by which religious groups? (1) Buddhists (2) Hindus (3) Jains (4) All of these
Which ancient Indian art form involves painting on the walls of caves? (1) Miniature painting (2) Mural painting (3) Oil painting (4) Watercolour painting
Which ancient Indian city is known for its well-planned drainage system? (1) Pataliputra (2) Harappa (3) Ujjain (4) Varanasi
The Ajanta Caves are famous for their ________ paintings.
The main entrance to a stupa is called a ________.
The pillars built by Emperor Ashoka are made of ________.
The Sun Temple at Konark is shaped like a ________.
The famous Lion Capital of Ashoka is now the national emblem of India. True or False?
True or False: The Great Bath was found in the city of Mohenjo-daro.
True or False: The Indus Valley Civilization is known for its advanced town planning.
True or False: The Iron Pillar at Mehrauli in Delhi has not rusted for over 1600 years.
