3.5 - The Sacred Centre
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Practice Questions
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What was the Virupaksha temple dedicated to?
💡 Hint: Think about the main deity associated with the temple.
Which legend is associated with the hills near Vijayanagara?
💡 Hint: Consider the story that involves monkeys and battle.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the Virupaksha temple dedicated to?
💡 Hint: Consider the main deity associated with Hindu temples in Vijayanagara.
True or False: The gopurams served no significant purpose other than decoration.
💡 Hint: Think about the functions of architectural features.
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Discuss the impact that the construction of temples had on the economy of Vijayanagara.
💡 Hint: Consider the roles of tourism and local economies in ancient city planning.
Evaluate how the religious practices in the temples may have influenced social structures within the Vijayanagara Empire.
💡 Hint: Think about the connection between religion and social governance.
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