Influences on Ancient Indian Culture

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What geographical features served as trade-ways in ancient India?

  • Plateaus
  • Mountain ranges (correct)
  • Lakes
  • Deserts

Which direction was the sea located in relation to ancient India?

  • East and west
  • South and east (correct)
  • North and west
  • North and south

What characterized the climate of ancient India?

  • Consistent dry and arid weather
  • Extremely cold winters throughout the country
  • Varied climate with very heavy rainfall (correct)
  • Warm and humid climate with no rainfall

What were the Indus and Ganges according to the text?

<p>Trade-ways and sites of first cities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which architectural feature did the ancient Indian shrines have for congregational use?

<p>Mouldings of bulbous character (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of ornamentation characterized the ancient Indian shrines?

<p>Restrained in character and extent (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What types of stones were used in the construction of buildings in Spain?

<p>Granite, limestone, red sandstone, semi-marble (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which building material was scarce in Spain due to the geographical features of the Iberian Peninsula?

<p>Timber (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of forests were prominent in England based on its geography and geology?

<p>Hardwood forests (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which land feature influenced the architecture of buildings in Spain?

<p>Rocky massif (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of climate conditions were prevalent in England that affected the architecture?

<p>Low lighting, severe cold (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which material was notably absent in Spain's architectural elements due to the lack of availability in the region?

<p>Timber (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, which characteristic of Islamic architecture is NOT mentioned?

<p>Use of ornate figurative sculptures and murals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following regions is NOT mentioned as having an influence on Islamic architectural styles?

<p>Eastern Europe (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following arch types is NOT listed as a characteristic feature of Islamic architecture?

<p>Romanesque arch (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following statements best describes the relationship between Islamic architecture and innovation?

<p>Islamic architecture was highly conservative and favored established forms. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, which of the following regions is NOT explicitly mentioned as having a rich building tradition prior to the spread of Islamic architecture?

<p>India (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, which of the following statements best describes the relationship between religious and non-religious buildings in Islamic architecture?

<p>There was no essential difference in techniques used for religious and non-religious buildings. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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