CLEP Humanities : Answering Other Questions About Preclassical Architecture
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Example Question #183 : Architecture
Mayan architecture was dominated by what kind of building?
The galleried temple
The onion dome
The minaret
The vaulted hall
The pyramid
The pyramid
All Mayan cities and temple structures revolved around the pyramid. Typically featuring steps to the top of the pyramid and terraces, the Mayas used the pyramid for temples, palaces, and most other important buildings. The use of the pyramid was highly influential for later Mesoamerican cultures, such as the Aztecs.
Example Question #11 : Architecture
Hindu temple architecture is defined in the works collectively known as __________.
the Shilpa Shastras
the Rhamayana
the Mahabaratha
the Rig Veda
the Bhagavad Gita
the Shilpa Shastras
Hindu temple architecture follows guidelines which call for a circular inner sanctum with the rest of the structure emanating from the center room. As with most ancient Hindu artistic traditions, the basic structures and rules for Hindu temple architecture are found in the group of works known as the Shilpa Shastras.
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