Practice - Timeline 2 - Landmarks in the Discovery and Preservation of Early Monuments and Sculpture
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Practice Questions
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What is a stupa?
💡 Hint: Think about its purpose in Buddhism.
Who was Alexander Cunningham?
💡 Hint: Remember his association with Sanchi.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary purpose of a stupa?
💡 Hint: Think about what stupas symbolize in Buddhism.
True or False: The Begums of Bhopal had no interest in preserving Sanchi.
💡 Hint: Consider their historical context.
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Critically evaluate the consequences of 19th-century European interest in Sanchi and how it shaped archaeological methods in India today.
💡 Hint: Consider both immediate and lasting impacts on archaeological methods.
Discuss how preservation strategies can influence the understanding of cultural identity in contemporary society.
💡 Hint: Think about how modern-day activism reflects on these themes.
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