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

A precious jewel A scar A tuft of hair A tattoo

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Numerous Angkor sculptures represent…

War scenes Christian saints Prophets of Islam Hindu myths

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Which of the following is a type of pottery?

Porcelain Bronze Lithoengraving Velvet

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Which objects of art made during the Ming Dynasty period were exported as far as the Middle East?

Bronze tripods Sumptuous tombstones "Blue and white" porcelain Little terracotta sculptures

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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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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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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 1603, the Shogun established the centre of power in…

Kobe Edo (future Tokyo) Kyôto Hokkaido

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The Khmer Empire occupied the territory today known as …

Mongolia Singapore Japan Cambodia

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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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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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