Practice Art And Architecture (7.7) - The Mauryan Empire - ICSE 9 History and Civics
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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary purpose of stupas?

💡 Hint: Think about how Buddhist practices are related to stupas.

Question 2 Easy

Name one feature of Ashoka's pillars.

💡 Hint: Consider what these pillars communicate.

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Question 1

What primary role did Ashoka's pillars serve?

Religious ceremonies
Communicating edicts
Decorative elements

💡 Hint: Consider what message these pillars were designed to transmit.

Question 2

True or False: Stupas are typically cube-shaped.

True
False

💡 Hint: Visualize a stupa to see its shape.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Explain how the architectural innovations of the Mauryan Empire influenced subsequent Indian empires.

💡 Hint: Think about the relationships between architecture, culture, and governance.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the importance of inscriptions on Ashoka's pillars in the context of preserving history.

💡 Hint: Reflect on how written records have played a role in understanding history.

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