Buddhist Art and Architecture

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Which of the following is not a characteristic feature of Buddhist art?

  1. Symbolic representation

  2. Narrative style

  3. Naturalistic depiction

  4. Emphasis on suffering


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Buddhist art is typically characterized by symbolic representation, narrative style, and emphasis on suffering. Naturalistic depiction is not a characteristic feature of Buddhist art.

What is the name of the large, hemispherical structure that is a common feature of Buddhist architecture?

  1. Stupa

  2. Vihara

  3. Chaitya

  4. Mandala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A stupa is a large, hemispherical structure that is a common feature of Buddhist architecture. It is typically used to enshrine relics of the Buddha or other important Buddhist figures.

Which of the following is not a type of Buddhist stupa?

  1. Reliquary stupa

  2. Commemorative stupa

  3. Votive stupa

  4. Mortuary stupa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A mortuary stupa is not a type of Buddhist stupa. Reliquary stupas, commemorative stupas, and votive stupas are all types of Buddhist stupas.

What is the name of the large, rectangular building that is used for meditation and other religious activities in Buddhist monasteries?

  1. Vihara

  2. Chaitya

  3. Mandala

  4. Stupa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A vihara is a large, rectangular building that is used for meditation and other religious activities in Buddhist monasteries.

Which of the following is not a type of Buddhist vihara?

  1. Residential vihara

  2. Educational vihara

  3. Monastic vihara

  4. Temple vihara


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A temple vihara is not a type of Buddhist vihara. Residential viharas, educational viharas, and monastic viharas are all types of Buddhist viharas.

What is the name of the large, open-air hall that is used for religious ceremonies and gatherings in Buddhist monasteries?

  1. Chaitya

  2. Vihara

  3. Mandala

  4. Stupa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A chaitya is a large, open-air hall that is used for religious ceremonies and gatherings in Buddhist monasteries.

Which of the following is not a type of Buddhist chaitya?

  1. Stupa chaitya

  2. Vihara chaitya

  3. Cave chaitya

  4. Temple chaitya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A temple chaitya is not a type of Buddhist chaitya. Stupa chaityas, vihara chaityas, and cave chaityas are all types of Buddhist chaityas.

What is the name of the sacred diagram that is used for meditation and other religious practices in Buddhism?

  1. Mandala

  2. Stupa

  3. Vihara

  4. Chaitya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A mandala is a sacred diagram that is used for meditation and other religious practices in Buddhism.

Which of the following is not a type of Buddhist mandala?

  1. Sand mandala

  2. Painted mandala

  3. Embroidered mandala

  4. Temple mandala


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A temple mandala is not a type of Buddhist mandala. Sand mandalas, painted mandalas, and embroidered mandalas are all types of Buddhist mandalas.

What is the name of the large, stone sculpture of the Buddha that is often found in Buddhist temples and monasteries?

  1. Buddha statue

  2. Bodhisattva statue

  3. Arhat statue

  4. Stupa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Buddha statue is a large, stone sculpture of the Buddha that is often found in Buddhist temples and monasteries.

Which of the following is not a type of Buddhist Buddha statue?

  1. Standing Buddha statue

  2. Seated Buddha statue

  3. Reclining Buddha statue

  4. Temple Buddha statue


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A temple Buddha statue is not a type of Buddhist Buddha statue. Standing Buddha statues, seated Buddha statues, and reclining Buddha statues are all types of Buddhist Buddha statues.

What is the name of the large, bronze statue of the Buddha that is located in the Todai-ji temple in Nara, Japan?

  1. Great Buddha of Nara

  2. Great Buddha of Kamakura

  3. Great Buddha of Thailand

  4. Great Buddha of China


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Great Buddha of Nara is a large, bronze statue of the Buddha that is located in the Todai-ji temple in Nara, Japan.

Which of the following is not a type of Buddhist Bodhisattva statue?

  1. Standing Bodhisattva statue

  2. Seated Bodhisattva statue

  3. Reclining Bodhisattva statue

  4. Temple Bodhisattva statue


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A temple Bodhisattva statue is not a type of Buddhist Bodhisattva statue. Standing Bodhisattva statues, seated Bodhisattva statues, and reclining Bodhisattva statues are all types of Buddhist Bodhisattva statues.

What is the name of the large, stone sculpture of the Buddha that is located in the Bamiyan Valley in Afghanistan?

  1. Great Buddha of Bamiyan

  2. Great Buddha of Nara

  3. Great Buddha of Kamakura

  4. Great Buddha of Thailand


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Great Buddha of Bamiyan is a large, stone sculpture of the Buddha that is located in the Bamiyan Valley in Afghanistan.

Which of the following is not a type of Buddhist Arhat statue?

  1. Standing Arhat statue

  2. Seated Arhat statue

  3. Reclining Arhat statue

  4. Temple Arhat statue


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A temple Arhat statue is not a type of Buddhist Arhat statue. Standing Arhat statues, seated Arhat statues, and reclining Arhat statues are all types of Buddhist Arhat statues.

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