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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Explain the difference between a stupa and a chaitya in Buddhist architecture.
Explain the importance of the Sanchi Stupa in Buddhist art and architecture.
Explain the significance of the Lion Capital of Ashoka.
Name any two features of Indus Valley Civilization architecture.
Name the ancient Indian city known for its advanced urban planning and grid pattern streets.
Name the three main styles of temple architecture in ancient India.
The Ajanta caves are located in which present-day Indian state?
Read the following passage and answer the question:
"A temple built in the 11th century in South India features a massive vimana (tower), intricately carved sculptures of deities, and a large courtyard. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is considered a masterpiece of Chola architecture."
Identify the temple described in the passage and mention one unique architectural feature of this temple.
The Gandhara school of art is known for the influence of which foreign culture? (1) Roman, (2) Greek, (3) Persian, (4) Chinese
Which ancient Indian art form involves painting on freshly laid lime plaster? (1) Fresco, (2) Mural, (3) Miniature, (4) Relief
Which ancient Indian art is known for its miniature paintings and flourished during the Mughal period? (1) Ajanta, (2) Gandhara, (3) Mughal, (4) Mathura
Which dynasty is credited with the construction of the Kailasa temple at Ellora? (1) Maurya, (2) Chola, (3) Rashtrakuta, (4) Gupta
Fill in the blank: The _______ caves are famous for their Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain monuments.
Fill in the blank: The _______ school of art flourished in Mathura and is known for its indigenous style of Buddha images.
The famous Iron Pillar at Mehrauli, Delhi, is notable for its resistance to _______.
The pillars erected by Emperor Ashoka are mainly made of _______.
True or False: The Ajanta caves are famous for their Buddhist paintings and sculptures.
True or False: The Nagara style of temple architecture is mainly found in South India.
True or False: The Sarnath pillar is an example of Mauryan art.
True or False: The Sun Temple at Konark is designed in the shape of a chariot.
