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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What kind of ornamentation characterized the ancient Indian shrines?

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

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

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

    Which land feature influenced the architecture of buildings in Spain?

    <p>Rocky massif</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</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</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</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</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</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.</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</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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