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 any two features of Gupta period temple architecture.
Describe the main features of Indus Valley town planning.
Explain the difference between a stupa and a temple in ancient Indian architecture.
Explain the significance of the Ashokan edicts in Indian history.
Name any two famous ancient Indian cave sites known for their art and architecture.
Name the ancient Indian art form that uses geometric patterns and is practiced by tribal communities in Maharashtra.
Name the ancient Indian city that was a major centre for learning and had a famous university.
Read the following passage and answer the question: 'The temples built during the Chola period were not only places of worship but also centers of economic and social activity. They had large courtyards, halls for gatherings, and were often surrounded by markets.' Based on this passage, explain two ways in which Chola temples contributed to society beyond religion.
The Great Bath was found at which Indus Valley site? (1) Harappa (2) Mohenjo-daro (3) Lothal (4) Dholavira
The Meenakshi Temple is located in which city? (1) Madurai (2) Chennai (3) Thanjavur (4) Kanchipuram
Which ancient Indian art form uses natural colors and depicts stories from the Jataka tales? (1) Ajanta paintings (2) Tanjore paintings (3) Madhubani paintings (4) Warli art
Which ancient Indian city is known for its advanced drainage system? (1) Pataliputra (2) Mohenjo-daro (3) Ujjain (4) Taxila
Fill in the blank: The ________ caves are famous for their Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain monuments carved out of rock.
Fill in the blank: The ________ caves are known for their Buddhist chaityas and viharas near Mumbai.
Fill in the blank: The ________ temple at Thanjavur is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Ajanta caves are famous for their ________ paintings.
The famous Lion Capital of Ashoka is now the national emblem of India. True or False?
True or False: The Gupta period is known as the 'Golden Age' of Indian art and architecture.
True or False: The Indus Valley Civilization had no knowledge of town planning.
True or False: The Iron Pillar at Mehrauli is an example of ancient Indian metallurgical skill.
