Abhaya mudra by Shiva is used to

comfort worshipper; 1 not be afraid in presence of the god

Great stupa at Sanchi complex traditionally laid out w gateways that best can be described as

oriented to the cardinal points on the compass

Night Attach on the Sanjo Palace is part of a narrative that provides an account of

two feuding clans of samurais vying for power

Great Stupa at Sanchi and the Dome of the Rock are similar in that they both

include a circular walkway accommodating circumambulation

Funeral Banner and Traveler are similar in that they both

demonstrate an enhanced value by their creation on silk

Taj Mahal demonstrated the influences of Persian architecture mostly by mean of

a large central iwan on the structure's facade

Rock grouping in dry garden at Ryoanji interpretation of the rocks is that they represent

eternal framework of the expansive universe

An underlying factor governing the imagery and scale of the Longmen caves was

territorial and border disputes w Tibet under Tang Dynasty

Ogatan Korin maintained artistic traditions of his family in White and Red Blossom by

incorporating literary association & luxurious display

Vishnu fr Kashmir-Chamba region, procured at Lakshman temple as war booty and displayed

within the darkened interior of the garbha griha

Copulating fish; Funeral Banner symbolic of the realm of the underwear; interpreted as related

concepts yin & yang; opposite entities complement 1 another

Chola bronze statue of Shiva as Nataraja were vented in Hindu worship in that they were

carried in processions and dressed w garlands and silk coats

Borobudur Temple worshipper fr lower levels to higher levels symbolize spiritual progression by

circular, concentric arrangements of stupas

Richly gilded; sacred Jowo Rinponche at Jokhang Temple indicates its original importance as

part of a dowry; to solidify a political Union China & Tibet

Reliefs @Angkor Wat churning of sea of milk; obtain substance amrita suggest patron of complex

aimed to achieve for himself a sense of immortality

Fan Kuan's Traveler is associated with Neo-Confucianism because of its

use of scale in nature to suggest a social hierarchy

The fact that Angkor Wat has a mortuary function is indicated by

narrative involving god Yama illustrated on wall reliefs

The design of gold and jada Silla crown related to its shamanistic function in that its evokes

a sacred tree symbolizing an axis mundi

A practice that the Great Stupa at Sanchi was meant to accommodate can best be described as

learning to control one's thoughts through meditation

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1
Abhaya mudra by Shiva is used to
symbolize division of the soul
role as teacher to show how one can stamp out ignorance
comfort worshipper; 1 not be afraid in presence of the god
denote intense meditation and balance
2
Great stupa at Sanchi complex traditionally laid out w gateways that best can be described as
facing only in the eastern direction of the rising sun
aligned w smaller stupas as well as larger pillars
connected w bridges that cross sacred waterways
oriented to the cardinal points on the compass
3
Night Attach on the Sanjo Palace is part of a narrative that provides an account of
two feuding clans of samurais vying for power
the invasion of foreign armies fighting samurai
a struggle of power between the shogun and his sons
the death of the emperor and the exile of his family
4
Temple of Borodudur reliefs depiction of Buddha past lives, effect of karma concept described
rebirth
liberation
desire
nonduality
5
Central role played by the empress in the Forbidden City/Ming Dynasty was highlighted by
Hall of Earthly Tranquility
Hall of Heavenly Purity
Hall of Central Harmony
Hall of the Preservation of Harmony
6
Forbidden city followed the ideal cosmic order associated most closely w which of ideologies
Legalism
Confucianism
Buddhism
Daosim
7
Todaiji complex at Nara demonstrated influences of Chinese culture primarily in its
layout on a grid plan
monastic cave dwellings
display of dry gardens
large, circular stupas
8
Great Stupa at Sanchi and the Dome of the Rock are similar in that they both
include a circular walkway accommodating circumambulation
are longitudinal in plan, designed w bilateral features
originally covered w gold, reflects ruler's wealth
functional as burial sites
9
Funeral Banner and Traveler are similar in that they both
demonstrate an enhanced value by their creation on silk
incorporate poetic inscriptions regarding enlightenment
include references to both heaven and the underworld
were made for a tomb for a member of a ruling family
10
Taj Mahal demonstrated the influences of Persian architecture mostly by mean of
a series of minarets placed around a manusoleum
its inlaid decorative stonework called pietra dura
its architecture pavilions referred to as chattris
a large central iwan on the structure's facade
11
Rock grouping in dry garden at Ryoanji interpretation of the rocks is that they represent
Heavenly beings that float buoyantly in a courtly realm
procreative union of male and female energies
eternal framework of the expansive universe
great historical periods linked w the ancient past
12
An underlying factor governing the imagery and scale of the Longmen caves was
territorial and border disputes w Tibet under Tang Dynasty
the banning of Confucian texts and rituals under Xin Dynasty
the fusion of Buddhism and Daoism during the Han Dynasty
A Mongolian invasion that occurred during the Song Dynasty
13
Presence of fierce guardians of Buddha at the Longmen cave are rooted in a tradition derived fr
Shinto beliefs
Hindu practices
Islamic teachings
confucian writings
14
Ogatan Korin maintained artistic traditions of his family in White and Red Blossom by
outlining forms w a bold calligraphic line
depicting sacred figures in grand setting
catering to interest of burgeoning middle class
incorporating literary association & luxurious display
15
Vishnu fr Kashmir-Chamba region, procured at Lakshman temple as war booty and displayed
within the darkened interior of the garbha griha
above a central doorway leading into a mandapa
within the junction walls between two mandapas
on a large plinth along the base of a large sikhara
16
Copulating fish; Funeral Banner symbolic of the realm of the underwear; interpreted as related
states of "samsara" suggesting cycle of reincarnation
idea of "li" to express innate structure natural world
expression of nonduality concept of self an illusion
concepts yin & yang; opposite entities complement 1 another
17
Chola bronze statue of Shiva as Nataraja were vented in Hindu worship in that they were
made for ancestral shrines in homes and adorned with jewels
positioned at entrance of a temple w/in a gilded structure
placed in tombs along w wide range of luxurious grave goods
carried in processions and dressed w garlands and silk coats
18
Taj Mahal has hasht bishisht, 8 levels principle; 8 chambers around central rm alluding to 8
levels of paradise for Muslims
months of the Islamic calendar
books from the sacred Koran
caliphs succeeding Mohammed
19
Borobudur Temple worshipper fr lower levels to higher levels symbolize spiritual progression by
centralized dome covered by series of umbrellas
tall pillar surmounted by the wheel of the law
large monumental reliefs sacred narratives
circular, concentric arrangements of stupas
20
Richly gilded; sacred Jowo Rinponche at Jokhang Temple indicates its original importance as
part of a sculptural grouping; survived Mongolian invasions
colossal figure resembling Tibetan emperor
diplomatic gift from Persia
part of a dowry; to solidify a political Union China & Tibet
21
Reliefs @Angkor Wat churning of sea of milk; obtain substance amrita suggest patron of complex
wish to demonstrate compassion for his people
aimed to achieve for himself a sense of immortality
sought to gain enlightenment
intimidated his audience w acts of cruelty and violence
22
Fan Kuan's Traveler is associated with Neo-Confucianism because of its
emphasis on the effects of seasonal change
use of scale in nature to suggest a social hierarchy
use of text to highlight poetic qualities of nature
portrayal of man's dominance over natural forces
23
The fact that Angkor Wat has a mortuary function is indicated by
depictions of apsaras throughout the temple's courtyards
bridge with a balustrade formed by serpents called nagas
narrative involving god Yama illustrated on wall reliefs
central icon depiction Suryavarman II in guise of Vishnu
24
The design of gold and jada Silla crown related to its shamanistic function in that its evokes
animal predators suggesting royal authority
a protective bird fulfilling the oversight of women
a sacred tree symbolizing an axis mundi
a world mountain representing the god's domain
25
A practice that the Great Stupa at Sanchi was meant to accommodate can best be described as
embracing the insight that desire is the cause of all pain
honoring ancestors by means of the pouring of libations
learning to control one's thoughts through meditation
bringing flowers and food to adorn a statue of a cult diety

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