The Arts of South, West, and Central Asia - Ancient Period Quiz

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What materials were used in creating Persian rugs traditionally?

  • Synthetic fibers and artificial dyes
  • Plastic threads and chemical dyes
  • Silk threads and hand-painted dyes
  • Yarn fiber and color from natural ingredients (correct)

Which art form is NOT mentioned as part of the disciplines in the art of Iran (Persia)?

  • Calligraphy
  • Metal working
  • Sculpture (correct)
  • Architecture

Where are the Ajanta Caves located?

  • Pakistan
  • Sri Lanka
  • India (correct)
  • Iran

Which of the following BEST describes the content of the Ajanta Caves in India?

<p>Buddhist religious art (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which period is known as the Ancient Period in Indian art?

<p>3900 BCE-1200 CE (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature commonly found in Iranian carpets?

<p>Depiction of animals, birds, and flowers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which art form was influenced by European styles during the Qajar period?

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

What style of painting emerged during the Qajar period?

<p>Coffee House Painting (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were common subjects depicted in Qajar period paintings?

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

Which period is described as the 'evolution from Vedism into Hinduism or Brahmanism'?

<p>Islamic Ascendancy Period (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which famous Indian epics emerged during the Islamic Ascendancy period?

<p>The Mahabharata and Ramayana (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which famous monument was built during the Mogul period?

<p>The Taj Mahal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Hindu New Year being celebrated with lighted clay lamps (diyas)?

<p>To welcome the Hindu goddess of wealth Lakshmi into the home (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning behind the term 'Rangoli'?

<p>'Rang' means 'color' and 'aavalli' means 'colored creepers' or 'row of colors' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Mehndi and Haldi in Hindu customs?

<p>They are symbolic representations of the outer and inner sun (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was not mentioned as a significant part of the Hindu New Year celebration?

<p>Decorating with tilework (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a popular center of Iranian mosaic and tile industry?

<p>Both Kashan and Tabriz (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Mandala in Hinduism and Buddhism?

<p>It represents the universe (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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