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Sacred Spaces: The Architecture and Design of Religious Temples

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Which of the following is NOT a common architectural feature of Hindu temples?

  1. Shikhara

  2. Gopuram

  3. Vimana

  4. Minaret


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Minarets are typically associated with Islamic architecture, not Hindu temples.

What is the primary purpose of a stupa in Buddhism?

  1. To house the remains of the Buddha

  2. To commemorate a significant event in the Buddha's life

  3. To serve as a place of meditation

  4. To mark the boundaries of a sacred site


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stupas are typically built to enshrine relics of the Buddha or other important Buddhist figures.

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of Gothic cathedrals?

  1. Pointed arches

  2. Flying buttresses

  3. Stained glass windows

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Gothic cathedrals are known for their pointed arches, flying buttresses, and stained glass windows.

What is the name of the central dome of a mosque?

  1. Qibla

  2. Minaret

  3. Mihrab

  4. Gumbad


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The central dome of a mosque is called the gumbad.

Which of the following is a common feature of Chinese temples?

  1. Pagodas

  2. Courtyards

  3. Statues of deities

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chinese temples typically feature pagodas, courtyards, and statues of deities.

What is the name of the sacred space in a synagogue where the Torah is kept?

  1. Ark

  2. Bimah

  3. Ner Tamid

  4. Menorah


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The ark is the sacred space in a synagogue where the Torah is kept.

Which of the following is NOT a common architectural feature of Sikh gurdwaras?

  1. Golden dome

  2. Sarovar

  3. Nishan Sahib

  4. Minaret


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Minarets are typically associated with Islamic architecture, not Sikh gurdwaras.

What is the name of the sacred space in a Jain temple where the tirthankaras are worshipped?

  1. Garbhagriha

  2. Mandapa

  3. Shikhara

  4. Jin Mandir


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Jin Mandir is the sacred space in a Jain temple where the tirthankaras are worshipped.

Which of the following is a common feature of Shinto shrines?

  1. Torii gates

  2. Komainu statues

  3. Ema votive tablets

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Shinto shrines typically feature torii gates, komainu statues, and ema votive tablets.

What is the name of the sacred space in a Zoroastrian fire temple where the sacred fire is kept?

  1. Atashgah

  2. Dar-e Mehr

  3. Yazashgah

  4. Chahar Taq


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Atashgah is the sacred space in a Zoroastrian fire temple where the sacred fire is kept.

Which of the following is a common architectural feature of Buddhist temples in Southeast Asia?

  1. Stupas

  2. Pagodas

  3. Buddha statues

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Buddhist temples in Southeast Asia typically feature stupas, pagodas, and Buddha statues.

What is the name of the sacred space in a Bahá'í House of Worship where the holy writings are kept?

  1. Qibla

  2. Mihrab

  3. Ark

  4. Holy of Holies


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Holy of Holies is the sacred space in a Bahá'í House of Worship where the holy writings are kept.

Which of the following is NOT a common architectural feature of Hindu temples in South India?

  1. Gopuram

  2. Vimana

  3. Shikhara

  4. Mandapam


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Shikharas are typically associated with Hindu temples in North India, not South India.

What is the name of the sacred space in a Confucian temple where the tablets of Confucius and his disciples are kept?

  1. Dachengdian

  2. Minglun Tang

  3. Ruxue Gong

  4. Kong Miao


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dachengdian is the sacred space in a Confucian temple where the tablets of Confucius and his disciples are kept.

Which of the following is a common architectural feature of Taoist temples?

  1. Pagodas

  2. Courtyards

  3. Statues of deities

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Taoist temples typically feature pagodas, courtyards, and statues of deities.

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