Exam 32: South and Southeast Asia, 1200 to 1980

The Lotus Mahal exemplifies the stylistic crosscurrents that typify Indian architecture in the second millennium. Which of the following elements supports this statement?

Describe the architecture of the Great Temple at Madurai. How does it function within the complex? How does is reflect Hindu architecture?

How does the Taj Mahal resemble an Iranian garden pavilion and why is that significant?

How does the Rajput painting style differ from the Mughal painting style?

Where is the Taj Mahal?

Vietnam gained independence in the 10ᵗʰ century after a thousand years of political and cultural domination from which of the following countries?

The Great Temple at Madurai is dedicated to ____.

The rulers of the Punjab Hills states were related to the Rajputs. Which of the following subjects would the Punjab Hills states rulers commission for painting?

Briefly describe the Vijayanagar Empire.

How do these images reflect political values?

How do these structures express their architectural value?

Why is the Shwedagon Pagoda significant?

What is a mandapa and where would it be located?

The Sukhothai artists intended the Walking Buddha to express which of the following sentiments?

Rajput painting resembles Mughal and Persian painting. It can be said that the resemblance is in format and material. Which of the following would indicate a sharp difference from Mughal and Persian painting?

The worship of Krishna is most closely linked to which of the following?

Which area of India resolutely resisted Mughal expansion?

The Great Temple, Madurai has extremely rich ornamentation. Which of the following is the subject matter of this ornamentation?

Describe the style and iconography of Hindu painting. Use examples to support your essay.

Describe the Great Temple, Madurai