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3. INDIAN ART QUIZ

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The origin of Indian art can be traced to prehistoric settlements in the ______________ BC.

a)

A. 3,000

b)

B. 4,000

c)

C. 5,000

d)

D. 6,000

2.

The most splendid example is the Taj Mahal built in 1632 by Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife.

a)

A. Ancient Period

b)

B. Classical Period

c)

C. Transitional Period

d)

D. Mogul Period

3.

The two great Indian Epics: the Mahabharata and the Ramayana also emerged in this period.

a)

A. Ancient Period

b)

B. Classical Period

c)

C. Mogul Period

d)

D. Transitional Period

4.

Bronze and copper statuettes and steatite seals were made in this period, which shows vigor and concern for surface texture as characterized in Indian art.

a)

A. Ancient Period

b)

B. Classical Period

c)

C. Mogul Period

d)

D. Transitional Period

5.

The period where the image of Shiva, the destroyer, developed into Shiva the cosmic dancer with four arm figure.

a)

A. Ancient Period

b)

B. Classical Period

c)

C. Mogul Period

d)

D. Transitional Period

6.

It is located on the right bank of the Yamuna River in a vast Mughal garden that encompasses nearly 17 hectares, in the Agra District in Uttar Pradesh.

a)

A. Taj Mahal

b)

B. Borobudur Temple

c)

C. Ajanta Caves

d)

D. Rangoli

7.

Approximately 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra state of India.

a)

A. Taj Mahal

b)

B. Rangoli

c)

C. Ajanta Caves

d)

D. Borobudur Temple

8.

It is the world's largest Buddhist temple dating from the 8th and 9th centuries, during the reign of the Syailendra Dynasty.

a)

A. Taj Mahal

b)

B. Rangoli

c)

C. Ajanta Caves

d)

D. Borobudur Temple

9.

It is a festival of lights and one of the major festivals celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs.

(a)  

10.

It is an art form, originating in the Indian subcontinent, in which patterns are created on the floor or the ground using different materials.

(a)  

11.

a)

A. Taj Mahal

b)

B. Rangoli

c)

C. Diwali

d)

D. Ajanta Caves

12.

a)

A. Diwali

b)

B. Rangoli

c)

C. Borobodur

d)

D. Ajanta Caves

13.

a)

A. Shiva

b)

B. Brahma

c)

C. Athena

d)

D. Vishnu

14.

a)

A. Diwali

b)

B. Rangoli

c)

C. Ajanta

d)

D. Borobodur

15.

a)

A. Ajanta Caves

b)

B. Taj Mahal

c)

C. Diwali

d)

D. Rangoli

16.

Upper Right Hand: He's holding a small drum, what does it symbolize?

a)

A. Destruction

b)

B. Peace and Protection

c)

C. Rhythmic vibration of Creation

d)

D. Signifies spiritual grace and fulfillment

17.

Lower Right Hand: Gesture of the Abhaya mudra, what does Abhaya mean?

a)

A. Braveness or Fearlessness

b)

B. Peace and Protection

c)

C. Rhythmic vibration of Creation

d)

D. Signifies spiritual grace and fulfillment

18.

Upper Left Hand: Flame of Fire or Agni, what does it symbolize?

a)

A. Braveness or Fearlessness

b)

B. Destruction

c)

C. Rhythmic vibration of Creation

d)

D. Signifies spiritual grace and fulfillment

19.

Lower Left Hand: what does it symbolize?

a)

A. Braveness or Fearlessness

b)

B. Destruction

c)

C. Rhythmic vibration of Creation

d)

D. Signifies spiritual grace and fulfillment

20.

Which religion is NOT widely practiced in South Asia?

a)

Jainism

b)

Shintoism

c)

Buddhism

d)

Hinduism