Ancient & Art & Culture 2023 Flashcards
(30 cards)
In which region was Dhanyakataka, a prominent Buddhist centre, located?
Andhra (Amaravati)
What was Dhanyakataka also known as?
Dharanikota
Which dynasty founded Dhanyakataka?
Satavahana dynasty
During which centuries was Dhanyakataka the capital of the Satavahanas?
1st to 3rd centuries CE
What was one of the largest Buddhist monasteries in Dhanyakataka?
Dharmagupta Vihara
What is the Great Stupa at Amaravati known for?
It is one of the most important Buddhist monuments in India.
Which ancient port city was known for its exports of pearls and spices?
Korkai
What was the premier Chola port known as?
Puhar (Kaveripumpattinam)
What was Muchiri (Muziris) known for?
It was a significant trading center in the Indian Ocean trade network.
Which practice involved a defeated king committing ritual suicide by starving himself?
Vattakirutal
True or False: Stupas were originally simple mounds of earth or stones serving as commemorative markers.
True
What does the term ‘stupa’ mean in Sanskrit?
heap or pile
Which literary work was authored by Viśākhadatta?
Devichandragupta
Who wrote Mudrarakshasa?
Vishakadatta
Which religious sect believes that souls are not only the property of living beings but also of rocks and natural objects?
Jainism
Fill in the blank: The ancient Tamils respected heroes who died in battle, commemorating them with _______.
Natukkal or Virakkal
What sect is the Besnagar site well known for?
Vaishnavite sect
The Besnagar site is not associated with the Shaivite sect.
How many rock cut caves are in the Bhaja Caves?
22 rock cut caves
The Bhaja Caves are also known as Bhaje caves.
In which century were the Bhaja Caves built?
2nd century BC
The caves are located in Pune district, near Lonavala, Maharashtra.
To which sect do the Bhaja Caves belong?
Hinayana Buddhism sect
These caves are significant in Maharashtra.
What is the most prominent excavation in the Bhaja Caves?
chaitya griha - cave XII
The cave contains numerous stupas.
What religion do the Sithannavasal caves belong to?
Jainism
They are located in Pudukottai District of modern Tamil Nadu.
What did Jain monks use the caves for?
To perform their ascetic life
They polished the hill for poojas and penance in the open shelter.
Fill in the blank: The Bhaja Caves are located in _______.
Pune district, near Lonavala, Maharashtra
