HOA 3 - INDIA, SRI LANKA, NEPAL

It is a pagoda style temple built before the 6th century and a place for Hindu pilgrimage in the world.

What is one of the oldest Hindu temples of the Kathmandu Valley constructed in the 3rd century?

During the Polonnaruwa Period, classic Anuradhapura style was used.

Worship of trees, stones, and water

Founded by Siddharta Gautama in the 5th century

Muslim is the next largest religion in Nepal

What are types of stupas?

Which temple has a carved stone frieze of the Krishna Legend?

What are the berms or terraces in a stupa?

Rajaput – Gurkha dynasty was established by Gurkha Raja

A Chaitya hall consists of the following except:

The capital of the Mogul empire from 1638 onward

It is an ancient monument where the relics of architecture and fine arts are well preserved.

What is the lotus shaped stupa?

Kuttam Pokuna was used as ritual baths by the monks who lived there.

What is the hemispherical dome in a stupa?

What holy region of Hindu and Nepalese Buddhists near the banks of Bagmati that is dedicated to Lord Shiva?

It is also called the Bhaktapur or the City of devotees.

Art flourished during the reign of Ranajit Malla from the 13th century to the 18th century

These were dug in hillsides and were used as shrines/temples by monks built as everlasting tributes to their beliefs.

It is the mark of Nepalese temple showing innovations like an open gallery surrounding the shrine cella?

Sri Lanka was formerly named ____

This temple houses the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha.

The following systems were developed in Harappa EXCEPT:

What festival worships holy cows?

The Indus Valley Civilization was founded on 3 basic concepts EXCEPT:

It is a northern Hindu architecture style found between the Vinghyas and Himalayas.

This is a free-standing monumental pillar or column that tapers toward the summit.

The biggest dagoba in the world and constructed by heretic King Mahasena; estimated to have housed 3000 monks.

Orissan builders of Nagara Architecture tried to use the/a _____as a symbol of the vertical sections of the temples.

Wata-da-ge is a circular relic house made of stone and marble.

What encloses a small stupa for protection?

What piece is the most famous as the richest piece of art in the whole kingdom of Patan?

In Sri Lanka, building materials such as Taek, satin, and other hardwoods are

The Indo-Gangetic Plains are formed by the three great rivers of Indus, Ganges and Brahmaputra

What statue is located in Durbar Square that is famous for its columns and was erected by Raja Malla in 1472 A.D.?

What is the tee cube in a stupa?

Pink Marble of Rajputana was used in stone carpentry works

Stupas. Odd one out

Identify the following parts of the Nagara Hindu Temple: (A)-(B)-(C)

These are special clay tiles used on the roofs of pagodas.

Claimed to be the first urban civilization of South Asia

The Kali (black) Bhairab is one of Shiva's forms.

It is a city full of Buddhist monuments and Shiva temples with fine bronze gateways, deities, and endless cravings.

What is the bell shaped stupa?

It is the type of Architecture considered an offshoot or unique from the Hindu and Buddhist Architecture styles.

These are rain water spouts which are characteristic of Buddhist iconography

It is a city on a rock hill built by Sinhalese King Kassapa I which lies on ‘Lion’s Rock’

Dhammadipa is the island of Buddhist doctrine.

Which of the following is the correct corresponding overhang measurement:

It has a conical spire in 13 diminishing tiers which symbolizes the 13 Buddhist heaven with its umbrella apex.

This is the Tanjore temple also known as the Big Temple or Rajarajesvaram Temple. It is a Hindu temple under what style?

MORSE: (A)Indian Architecture is Monolithic, Monumental, and Free-standing (B)Technological advancements were evident.

Cities, palaces, and temples were constructed on ___ and ___.

It is a generic name used to describe plazas opposite old royal palaces in Nepal.

The only country that has living goddess called "Jhingati”.

These are objects associated with the Buddha

MOHR'S TYPE: (A) Shikar-Bandi is a Jain main temple with a dome. (B) Gar Jain is a Jain home temple with no dome.

Developed an increasingly pronounced theism and a heroic tradition

A rock temple with four colossal Buddha figures standing, seated and recumbent.

It is a square pedestal on the top of the stupa where it is said to be “the dwellings of the 33 gods”

It’s ancient name is called Lalitpur or the City of beauty.

Religious Influences in Sri Lanka. Odd one out

Fine red and cream sandstone from Agra was used as facing for rubble walling

It is the main religion in Nepal.

Emperor Asoka brought Buddhism in the third century and built stupas to commemorate his missions.

Town proper consisting of houses and markets and is the best known Indus site

It is a multi-tiered pagoda that might be of Chinese influence.

What is Sri Lanka’s best-preserved dogolia?

A White Dagoba, also known as Maha Thupa, which has a Bubble-shaped solid brick dome.

Timber along the Indus and Ganges Valley. Odd one out

What festival in Sri Lanka is devoted to the glory of the Warrior God, Skandha?

What is the focal point of a Buddhist Monastery?

The largest and most preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka

What was the first Buddhist building to enshrine the collarbone of the Buddha?

It is circular in shape located 3 miles from Kathmandu near the Bagmati river.

Contains some of the Principal cities of architectural importance

It is one of the three old capitals in Nepal.

Which of the following is not a material in Nepalese Architecture?

MORSE: (A)Commonly used for a stupa: masonry, bricks, & stones.(B)Chaityas are found in caves in Jain Architecture.

Also known as the mythical Mt. Meru, the Axis Mundi

This was planted in Anuradhapura by Sanghamitta Thera, considered as one of the oldest trees in the world.

A hemispherical mound faced with brick masonry, surrounded by a brick plinth serving as a processional path.

Art, Architecture, and sculpture in indian architecture, Odd one out

Ceremonial gateways covered with narrative sculptures.

The Anuradhapura Period was from 11th - 13c AD.

It is a hemispherical dome or mound built over a sacred relic, either of Buddha/sanctified monk, a sacred text.

Established in the 6th century by Vardhamana, called Mahavira the Great Hero or Jina the Victorious One

Nepal lies in between two great eastern civilizations, namely:

Which country uses a square base large pair of human eyes that symbolizes “The All Seeing One”?

Sri Lanka was once part of the Indian Peninsula

Secular architecture is made of wood, but bricks are used for structural purposes and metals for ornaments

A diagram, chart, or geometric pattern that represents the cosmos metaphysically and/or symbolically.

Hindu Architecture styles, Odd one out

Wata-da-ge is also known as Cetiya-ghara.

Udesika are relics sacred to Buddhism.

It has a 14m spire that resembles the finial of Swayambhunath. It is revered by Buddhists and Nepalese Hindus.

It is the most striking feature of Nepalese Architecture

Maritime provinces in the Kandyan Period were occupied by the Dutch in the 17th Century.

One can achieve enlightenment through pure deeds, thoughts, and dedication