The temple at Angkor Wat was originally designed as a

manifestation of the connection between the king and divine power

The practice of circumambulating Hindu temples such as the Lakshmana Temple was intended to enable devotees to

meditate on Hindu principles as they approached the inner sanctuary

The rock-cut Longmen cave sculptures are significant within the tradition of Chinese art because they

convey the support of the Chinese imperial court for the spread of Buddhism

The thousands of armed, individualized terra cotta warriors were intended to reflect

vision of an army that would accompany him to the afterlife

How do we see the influence of trade on the Bamiyan Buddha's?

Realistically draping folds of the robes, influenced by Hellenistic Greek

Which of the following characteristics helps attribute this work to Katsushika Hokusai?

The inclusion of a view of Mount Fuji in the background

Both objects shown suggest a belief in an afterlife because both

were made from precious materials and deposited in graves

The work, like others by the same artist, was created primarily for the purpose of

mass production for purchase by a wide audience

Scholars believe that the design of the Silla gold and jade crown suggests the form of a

sacred tree in the royal precinct

The David Vases are significant in the history of Chinese art primarily because

earliest dated examples of blue-and porcelain

Despite Buddhism’s pacifist tradition, both the Longmen Caves and the temple at Todai-ji include guardian statues to

protect Buddhist values and beliefs

The temples shown share all of the following features EXCEPT that neither

contains a sub shrine that incorporates a processional bronze

The statue of the Buddha at Todai-ji and the Shiva as Lord of Dance (Nataraja) both convey meaning through the use of

hand gestures that invite viewers to come forward without fear

The figure of Jowo Rinpoche is seen sitting cross-legged and reaching down with his right hand, indicating

the moment of his enlightenment

The Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City was placed on a high terrace in order to

provide the setting for the emperor, who was known as the son of Heavan

White and Red Plum Blossoms by Korin exemplifies the style of the Japanese Rinpa school because it

was created as a luxurious object, intended for the wealthy

The dry garden at Ryoan-ji demonstrates continuity with the Zen Buddhist practice of

meditating to reach enlightenment

The form of Borobudur Temple creates an opportunity for the faithful to

walk on an upward path toward enlightenment

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1
The temple at Angkor Wat was originally designed as a
center of worship for the faithful, including towers used for prayer
monastery complex with entrances oriented toward the cardinal points
manifestation of the connection between the king and divine power
site where pilgrims could gather to offer gifts of thanks or prayers
2
Monuments like the Buddha at Bamiyan most directly influenced the form and scale of Buddhist statues created for
Borobudur Temple in Indonesia
the Longmen caves in China
Todai-ji in Japan
Angkor Wat in Cambodia
3
Borobudur was designed in the form of a giant mandala in order to
display the grandeur of Buddhism
accommodate large congregations
create an unconquerable fortress
mirror the sacred cosmic order
4
The practice of circumambulating Hindu temples such as the Lakshmana Temple was intended to enable devotees to
locate sculptures of the particular deity whose protection they desired
find others who worshipped Vishnu, the primary deity of the temple
visualize the history of the spread of Hinduism throughout the region
meditate on Hindu principles as they approached the inner sanctuary
5
The rock-cut Longmen cave sculptures are significant within the tradition of Chinese art because they
convey the importance of funerary monuments for early Chinese Buddhists
convey the support of the Chinese imperial court for the spread of Buddhism
Convey the importance of trade along the silk road.
Show Buddhism originated in caves
6
The thousands of armed, individualized terra cotta warriors were intended to reflect
belief that these model soldiers would enhance the efforts of his troops
vision of an army that would accompany him to the afterlife
desire to surpass the grandeur of his father of his father's tomb
wish to persuade deities of his worthiness for entering the afterlife
7
How do we see the influence of trade on the Bamiyan Buddha's?
Garments that are belted at the waist, influenced by Egypt
Columnar folds of the robes that create an elongated appearance, from Italy
Robes that are painted in complementary colors
Realistically draping folds of the robes, influenced by Hellenistic Greek
8
Which of the following characteristics helps attribute this work to Katsushika Hokusai?
The expressiveness of the figures in the wind
The alternating, horizontal bands of blue and green
The subtle gradation of color in the background and sky
The inclusion of a view of Mount Fuji in the background
9
Both objects shown suggest a belief in an afterlife because both
were found alongside texts guiding the soul through the underworld
incorporate symbols that were reserved for funeral rituals
combine imagery that represents both human birth and death
were made from precious materials and deposited in graves
10
The work, like others by the same artist, was created primarily for the purpose of
mass production for purchase by a wide audience
hanging in a household niche as an object of private meditation
fulfilling a special commission for a wealthy patron
personal artistic experimentation with new media
11
Scholars believe that the design of the Silla gold and jade crown suggests the form of a
map of conquered territories
dragon to symbolize power
sacred tree in the royal precinct
temple to show royal piety
12
Indian stupa architecture served as a model for the development of
the Taj Mahal
Borobudur Temple
the Dome of the Rock
Ryoan-ji
13
The complex of Nan Madol in Micronesia is most similar in its original function to the
Forbidden City
temple of Amun-Re
Taj Mahal
Athenian agora
14
The David Vases are significant in the history of Chinese art primarily because
earliest dated examples of blue-and porcelain
their blue color suggests that the vases were intended to serve as gifts
the use of cobalt for the blue glaze provides evidence of trade
the elephant-head handles
15
Despite Buddhism’s pacifist tradition, both the Longmen Caves and the temple at Todai-ji include guardian statues to
commemorate important military victories
ensure the dominance of Buddhism
protect Buddhist values and beliefs
deter the laity from entering the temple
16
The temples shown share all of the following features EXCEPT that neither
commemorates the life and achievements of a king
contains a sub shrine that incorporates a processional bronze
re-creates symbolically the cosmic Mount Meru
exemplifies a panchayatana (sacred mountain) temple design
17
The statue of the Buddha at Todai-ji and the Shiva as Lord of Dance (Nataraja) both convey meaning through the use of
iconography that focuses on the role of destruction in the cycle of life
hand gestures that invite viewers to come forward without fear
dynamic poses that suggest the power within the sculpture
huge size that was intended to inspire awe as well as spiritual unity
18
The figure of Jowo Rinpoche is seen sitting cross-legged and reaching down with his right hand, indicating
his rule over the universe
the delivery of his first sermon
the moment of his physical death
the moment of his enlightenment
19
The work shown can be attributed to the artistic tradition of
Persia
China
India
Japan
20
The arrangement of stones and raked white sand in the dry garden of Ryoan-ji is intended to
promote study and meditation
encourage circumambulation
protect and guide the spirits of the dead
represent a typical Japanese landscape
21
The Great Buddha statue located in the main hall at Todai-ji was constructed of…
carved granite
painted porcelain
cast bronze
polished hardwood
22
The funeral banner of Lady Dai and the David Vases are similar in that both
were recovered from ancient royal tombs
Both incorporate dragon motifs
use costly pigments imported from the Middle East
were created for display in Buddhist temples
23
The work shown is an early example of the enduring Chinese artistic tradition of creating pictorial imagery by
painting with pigments on silk
drawing with ink on paper
weaving designs with wool
embroidering images onto linen
24
The Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City was placed on a high terrace in order to
allow the gods to come down from the heavens to a high place on Earth
provide the setting for the emperor, who was known as the son of Heavan
serve as an observatory in which priests could chart the sky
serve as an axis mundi symbolizing the Forbidden City’s place at the center
25
White and Red Plum Blossoms by Korin exemplifies the style of the Japanese Rinpa school because it
features imagery with deep religious symbolism
was created as a luxurious object, intended for the wealthy
was designed as the model for woodblock prints
features calligraphic inscriptions of historical texts
26
The dry garden at Ryoan-ji demonstrates continuity with the Zen Buddhist practice of
enforcing order to keep society safe
meditating to reach enlightenment
increasing status by accumulating wealth
commemorating ancestral death
27
The form of Borobudur Temple creates an opportunity for the faithful to
walk on an upward path toward enlightenment
experience the meditational power of a labyrinth
move in a straight line toward the garbha griha, or “womb chamber”
enter through torana before circumambulating

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