Practice Popular Traditions - 4. THINKERS, BELIEFS AND BUILDINGS CULTURAL DEVELOPMENTS (c. 600 BE - 600 CE)
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Question 1 Easy

What does the shalabhanjika symbolize in Buddhist art?

💡 Hint: Think about what the figure is often associated with in nature.

Question 2 Easy

Name one animal that is commonly depicted in Sanchi sculptures.

💡 Hint: Consider animals that represent strength.

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Question 1

What does the shalabhanjika represent?

Fertility
War
Wisdom

💡 Hint: Think about its association with nature and abundance.

Question 2

True or False: Elephants in Buddhist art signify despair.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the attributes often represented by elephants.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Critically analyze the impact of pre-Buddhist traditions on the development of Buddhist art in Sanchi.

💡 Hint: Focus on specific examples of sculptures and their connections to local traditions.

Challenge 2 Hard

Examine the interactions between Buddhist and local cultural beliefs represented through animal symbolism in art.

💡 Hint: Consider a range of animals depicted and their traditional meanings.

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