Mauryan Period

Question 1

Buddhism and Jainism were part of the

Answer 1

Shraman Tradition

Question 2

Buddhism and Jainism became popular as they opposed ____ of the Hindu religion.

Answer 2

Varna and Jati systems

Question 3

Asoka patronised the _____ tradition in the 3rd Century BC.

Answer 3

Shraman

Question 4

In the Mauryan period, worship of ____ was prevalent.

Answer 4

Yakshas and Mother Goddess

Question 5

____ form of worship existed in the Mauryan period.

Answer 5

Simple

Question 6

____ was very popular before and after the advent of Buddhism and it was assimilated into Buddhism and Jainism.

Answer 6

Yakshas worship

Question 7

Construction of ______ as part of the monastic establishments became part of the Buddhist tradition.

Answer 7

Viharas and Stupas

Question 8

What were the principle types of art found in Mauryan period?

Answer 8

stupas, viharas, stone pillars, rock cut caves, monumental figure sculptures

Question 9

How did the Mauryan pillars differ from the Achamenian pillars?

Answer 9

Mauryan pillars were rock-cut pillars. Achamenian pillars were constructed in pieces by a mason.

Question 10

The top portion of Mauryan stone pillars was carved with capital figures like

Answer 10

the bull, the lion, elephant etc

Question 11

____ are decorated stylised lotuses.

Answer 11

Abacuses

Question 12

Existing pillars with capital figures were found at?

Answer 12

Basarah-Bakhira, Lauriya-Nandagarh, Rampurva, Sankisa and Sarnath

Question 13

The Lion capital at Sarnath symbolises

Answer 13

Dhammachakrapravartana or the first sermon by Buddha

Question 14

Popularity of Yaksha worship can be gauged by?

Answer 14

the monumental images of Yaksha, yakhini and animals found in different parts of India

Question 15

Large statues of Yakshas and Yakhinis are found at

Answer 15

Patna, Vidisha and Mathura

Question 16

The monumental Yaksha images are mostly in ___ position.

Answer 16

standing

Question 17

The distinguishing element in all the monumental Yaksha images is

Answer 17

their polished surface

Question 18

One of the finest examples of the monumental Yaksha images is

Answer 18

Yakshi figure at Didargunj, Patna.

Question 19

A monumental rock-cut elephant is found at

Answer 19

Dhauli in Orissa

Question 20

Lomus Rishi cave is a

Answer 20

rock-cut cave

Question 21

Lomus Rishi cave is located at

Answer 21

Barabar Hills near Gaya in Bihar

Question 22

The facade of the Lomus Rishi cave is decorated with

Answer 22

semicircular chaitya arch as the entrance

Question 23

At the Lomus Rishi cave, the _____ carved in high relief on the chaitya arch shows considerable movement.

Answer 23

elephant frieze

Question 24

The interior hall of the Lomus Rishi cave is

Answer 24

rectangular

Question 25

A ____ is present at the back of the Lomus Rishi cave.

Answer 25

Circular Chamber

Question 26

The Lomus Rishi cave was patronised by ______ for _____.

Answer 26

Asoka, Ajivika sect.

Question 27

The stupas were constructed over

Answer 27

the relics of Buddha

Question 28

List the places where Buddhist stupas are found.

Answer 28

Rajagraha, Vaishali, Kapilavastu, Allakappa, Ramagrama, Vethadipa, Pava, Kushinagar, Pippalvina

Question 29

Stupa, Viharas and Chaitya are part of

Answer 29

Buddhist and Jaina monastic complexes

Question 30

Where is a stupa found in Rajasthan.

Answer 30

Bairat

Question 31

The great stupa at Sanchi was built with ____ during Asoka’s reign

Answer 31

bricks

Question 32

Pattern of patronage was

Answer 32

collective

Question 33

Patrons ranged from

Answer 33

lay devotees to gahapatis and Kings

Question 34

List the names of artists mentioned in Inscriptions.

Answer 34

Kanga at Pitalkhora and Balaka at Kondane caves

Question 35

List the parts of a stupa

Answer 35

a cylindrical drum, a cylindrical anda, a harmika and chhatra on the top

Question 36

During the early phase of Buddhism, Buddha is depicted

Answer 36

symbolically through footprints, stupas, lotus throne, chakra etc.

Question 37

The events from the life of Buddha, the Jataka stories were depicted on

Answer 37

the railings and torans of the stupas

Question 38

List the types of narrative used in the pictorial tradition

Answer 38

Synoptic, Continuous and Episodic

Question 39

____ became an important theme in all Buddhist monuments.

Answer 39

Events from the life of Buddha, and Jataka stories

Question 40

The Jataka stories became important for?

Answer 40

sculptural decorations

Question 41

List the main events associated with the life of Buddha.

Answer 41

birth, renunciation, enlightenment, Dhammachakrapravartana and mahaparinibbana(death)

Question 42

List the Jataka stories that are frequently depicted.

Answer 42

Chhadanta, Vidurpundita, Ruru, Sibi, Vessantara, Shama

Question 43

The Lion capital at Sarnath was built

Answer 43

in commemoration of the historical event of the first sermon by the Buddha

Question 44

The lion capital at Sarnath was built by

Answer 44

Asoka

Question 45

List the parts of the Lion Capital at Sarnath.

Answer 45

shaft, lotus bell base, drum on the bell base with four animals proceeding clockwise, four addorsed lions, Dhammachakra

Question 46

The crowning element, the Dhammachakra is

Answer 46

lying in a broken condition

Question 47

____ has been adopted as the National Emblem of India.

Answer 47

The capital without the crowning wheel and the lotus base

Question 48

List the animals depicted in the abacus of the Lion Capital at Sarnath.

Answer 48

Bull, horse, elephant and a lion

Question 49

The circular abacus is supported by an

Answer 49

inverted lotus capital

Question 50

A lion capital in a dilapidated condition has been found at

Answer 50

Sanchi

Question 51

The Yakshini at Didargunj, Patna holds a _____ in its _____ hand.

Answer 51

chauri or flywhisk, right