Konark Sun Temple Trivia

Konark Sun Temple Trivia

Assessment

Interactive Video

Architecture, History, Arts

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video provides an insightful overview of the Konark Sun Temple, a heritage marvel located in Orissa, India. It highlights the temple's architectural brilliance, designed as a chariot with 24 wheels and seven horses, symbolizing the sun god's journey. Built in the 13th century by King Narasimhadeva I of the Ganga dynasty, the temple is renowned for its artistic and engineering excellence. Despite the removal of the sun god's idol, the temple remains a significant cultural and tourist site, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The video concludes with an invitation to explore more wonders of India.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the meaning of the word 'Konark'?

Sun of the corner

Corner of the temple

Temple of the sun

Chariot of the sun

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the ruler responsible for building the Konark Sun Temple?

King Narsimha Deva

King Ashoka

King Chandragupta

King Harsha

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many wheels are there on the chariot of the Konark Sun Temple?

24

32

16

12

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do the seven horses of the temple's chariot represent?

Seven continents

Seven colors of the rainbow

Seven days of the week

Seven wonders of the world

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique feature do the wheels of the chariot possess?

They are made of marble

They are invisible

They serve as sundials

They are made of gold

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can be found at the entrance of the Konark Sun Temple?

A large bell

Two huge lions

A statue of the sun god

A golden gate

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was the original idol of the sun god moved to?

Red Fort

Lotus Temple

Jaganath Temple

Taj Mahal

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