Exam 4: Early Asian Art

On a stupa,the mast that connects the cosmic waters below the earth with the celestial realm above is known as the __________.

During the Tang Dynasty,ceramic figurines were produced by the thousands for __________.

Female spirits associated with beauty and fertility are known as __________.

In Buddha and Attendants,which of the following symbolizes the Wheel of the Law?

The religiously sanctioned hereditary social classes in India are called __________.

Which of the following exemplifies the zoomorphic forms of Bronze Age Chinese art?

The terra-cotta soldiers in Emperor Shihuangdi's mausoleum were able to be mass-produced by __________.

Which of the following is a philosophy that emphasizes harmony between humans and nature?

The stone gateways around a stupa are called __________.

In Buddha and Attendants,the Buddha's hand is raised in a symbolic gesture called a __________.

Which of the following is a philosophy that emphasizes a just and harmonious society based on reverence for ancestors and correct relationships among people?

The relentless cycle of birth,life,death,and rebirth is called __________.

Which of the following is an example of early Chinese Buddhist art?

In Eternal Shiva,why did the artist depict the deity with multiple heads?

The 5,000-mile-long network of caravan and sea routes between East Asia and the West was known as the __________.

The small,unglazed ceramic sculptures found in Japanese tombs are called __________.

How is the Nanchan Temple characteristic of East Asian architecture?

How does Incense Burner from the tomb of Prince Liu Sheng correspond to the teachings of Daoism?

Saintly beings who qualify for Buddhahood but vow to help others attain it first are called __________.

The Grand Shrine of Ise is typical of Shinto architecture because __________.