Final quiz Asian Arts - Art Explora Academy

Before Edo (the Tôkyo of the future) became the centre of power, the capital of Japan was…

Kyôto Kobe Osaka Hiroshima

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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 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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Which of the following is a type of pottery?

Porcelain Bronze Lithoengraving Velvet

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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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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 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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Darth Vader's outfit was inspired by…

A Chinese imperial dress The Japanese Middle Age Indian Buddhic Art The Hindu deities

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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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Numerous Angkor sculptures represent…

War scenes Christian saints Prophets of Islam Hindu myths

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