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Which architectural style refers to buildings originally constructed by local people using local materials and resources?
Which architectural style refers to buildings originally constructed by local people using local materials and resources?
- Chinese traditional architecture
- Japanese Buddhist architecture
- Buddhist architecture
- Vernacular architecture (correct)
During which time period was Buddhism formally established as the state religion in Tibet?
During which time period was Buddhism formally established as the state religion in Tibet?
- 1000 CE
- 800 CE
- 700 – 800 CE (correct)
- 400 – 500 CE
What was the key influence on Chinese traditional architecture according to the text?
What was the key influence on Chinese traditional architecture according to the text?
- European architecture
- Indian architecture
- Ancient philosophical ideas like Wuxing and Yin and Yang (correct)
- Islamic architecture
Which country saw the fusion of Buddhist practices into Hinduism according to the text?
Which country saw the fusion of Buddhist practices into Hinduism according to the text?
What was the key reason for the regional differences in vernacular architecture according to the text?
What was the key reason for the regional differences in vernacular architecture according to the text?