12 Questions
Stupas are built using burnt brick in the central chamber.
False
The relics kept inside the stupas could include food and hair.
True
Monasteries were initially constructed only using wood.
True
The Buddhist monasteries were never carved out of natural rock.
False
Monasteries were used only during the rainy season by the Buddhist monks and nuns.
False
At the top of a stupa, there can be either a stone or a wooden umbrella.
True
What material is the central chamber of a stupa typically built of?
Unburnt brick
What can be found at the top of a stupa?
Stone umbrella
What kind of structures are Monasteries typically made of?
Wood
What was kept inside beautifully carved cases near the central chamber of a stupa?
Relics
What are 'Badhon Temples' also known as?
Stopar Nupu
What are the buildings where Buddhist monks and nuns lived during the rainy season called?
Monasteries
Test your knowledge on Buddhist stupas and architecture, including the design, materials used, and the significance of relics within them. Explore the unique features of Badhon Temples, Stopar Nupu, and the intricate carvings found in these structures.
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