18 Questions
During the Gupta period, what was the most distinctive class of pottery?
Red ware
Which Indian temple architecture stage saw the emergence of Shikharas replacing flat roofs?
Third Stage
Which Stupa site is not mentioned in the text as a location where Gupta pottery remains were found?
Bodh Gaya
Which architectural feature was introduced in the second stage of Indian temple architecture?
Pradakshinapath
Which architectural style was introduced during the third stage of temple architecture?
Panchayatan style temples
In Indo-Islamic architecture, which event marked the beginning of this architectural style in India?
Ghurid occupation
During which era did the classical era of sculpture begin in India?
Gupta Era
Which site in Karnataka is known to be the largest stupa site excavated so far?
Sannati
Which type of stone was commonly used in Gupta sculptures?
Red Sandstone
What is depicted in the Vessantara Jataka from Goli (1st century AD)?
Prince Vessantara giving away charity
Which center remained the main art production site for classical sculptures during the Gupta era?
Mathura
What was the pivot of Gupta sculpture according to the text?
Human Figurine
What was the main material used for making Indus Valley pottery?
Red clay with a fine red or grey slip
What was the primary decoration technique used on the black-painted Indus Valley pottery?
Geometric and animal designs executed in glossy black paint
Which type of pottery from the Gupta period was mainly decorated with geometric patterns in various colors?
Polychrome pottery
What was the likely purpose of perforated pottery found in ancient Indian civilizations?
Straining liquor
From which sites were evidence of a well-developed bead industry discovered during ancient times?
Chanhu-Daro and Lothal
During which historical period did Indian sculpture considerably progress and become largely influenced by Buddhism?
Mauryan period
Explore the art and architecture of the Gupta period, including the use of terracotta and pottery clay figurines, the distinctive red ware pottery, and the progression of temple architecture from flat-roofed monolithic temples to sculptured shikharas. Learn about the Gupta pottery remains found at various sites like Ahchichhatra and Hastinapur.
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