Ancient & Art & Culture 2015 Flashcards
(26 cards)
Which kingdoms were associated with the life of the Buddha?
Kosala and Magadha
Buddha traveled through the kingdoms of Kosala and Magadha teaching his philosophy.
What was the best-known garden associated with the Buddha?
Jetavana (Jeta garden)
Jetavana was close to Sravasti, the capital of the Kosala kingdom.
What significant monastic resort did Buddha have in Magadha?
Bamboo grove in Rajgriha
This was provided by king Bimbisara.
Where was the Buddha born?
Lumbini, near Kapilavastu
This was part of the Shakya republic within the Kosala kingdom.
Who was Buddha’s mother?
Mahamaya
She was a princess from the Kosalan dynasty.
In which city did the Buddha often preach and spend his rainy seasons?
Shravasti (Savatthi)
He spent the last 25 years of his life there.
Where did the Buddha die?
Kusinara
This was part of the Malla republic within the Magadha kingdom.
Which king of Magadha was a follower of the Buddha?
Bimbisara
What was the significance of Rajgir in the life of the Buddha?
It was an ascetic place where Buddha lived
Rajgir was the early capital of Magadha.
Which region became a significant center of Buddhism later but was not directly associated with Buddha’s life?
Gandhara
Which kingdom was not directly related to the life of the Buddha?
Avanti
What does Kalamkari painting refer to?
A hand-painted cotton textile in South India
Who founded the Vijayanagara Empire?
Harihara I
What was the initial military focus of Harihara I?
Control over the valley of Tungabhadra River
Which dynasty did Amoghavarsha I belong to?
Rashtrakuta Dynasty
What is significant about the reign of Amoghavarsha I?
One of the longest reigns from 800 to 878 AD
Who was the Hoysala ruler defeated by Allauddin Khilji’s army?
Veera Ballal III
Who was the last ruler of the Kakatiya dynasty?
Prataparudra II
Which art piece was created earliest?
Rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli
When was the Rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli created?
During Ashoka’s reign (272-231 BC)
What is the Lingaraja Temple dedicated to?
Lord Shiva
When was the Lingaraja Temple built?
In the 11th century AD
What are the Rock-cut Monuments at Mahabalipuram known for?
Rock-cut cave temples, monolithic temples, and bas-relief sculptures
What does the Varaha Image at Udayagiri depict?
Vishnu in his Varaha (boar) avatar rescuing the Earth Goddess
