Final quiz Asian Arts - Art Explora Academy

Jayavarman VII is…

The first builder of Angkor The last of the great Khmer kings A major Hindu divinity The last son of the Buddha

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The Khmer Empire existed…

From the 3rd century BC. To the 1st century AD. From the beginning of the 9th century to the 15th century From 1613 to the 19th century For a few days in the 10th century

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Which of the following is a type of pottery?

Porcelain Bronze Lithoengraving Velvet

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The Forbidden City was built by …

The Hun kings Rich potters from the Ming dynasty The Emperor Ming Yongle The explorer Zheng He

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What is the "urna" on Buddha's forehead ?

A precious jewel A scar A tuft of hair A tattoo

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The stupas are supposed to contain…

Buddha's teachings Buddha's remains The jewels of the bodhisattvas Buddha's clothes

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In Buddhist art, a distinction is made between the Bodhisattvas (humans close to Enlightenment) and Buddha thanks to…

Their long hair Their bare heads Their jewels Their long beard

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Why are there no representations of Buddha dating from the first centuries of Buddhism ?

Buddha was considered too exceptional to be represented. The sculptures of the time had been destroyed in battles. The works of art had not survived poor conservation conditions. Art was only invented after Buddhism.

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During the Edo era, who had the most power in Japan?

The Emperor The Fishermen The major landowners The Shogun

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How are the different types of ceramics (terracotta, stoneware, porcelain) obtained?

By decorating the clay in different styles By using special moulds By making them at different times during the day From various raw materials fired at different temperatures

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The Khmer Empire occupied the territory today known as …

Mongolia Singapore Japan Cambodia

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What does an empty seat represent in Indian sculpture?

Modesty The solitude of human beings Material property The presence of Buddha

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