WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT CHINA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ architecture followed the imperial style. A ____ monastery had a front hall with the statue of Bodhisattva. This was followed by a great hall having statues. Accommodations for monks and nuns were at the two sides.
A
Buddhist
B
Hindu
C
Christian
D
Huh?
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: - () xuan (verandas with windows) ta (Chinese pagodas) xie (pavilions or houses on terraces)

Detailed explanation-2: -A typical pagoda has four major architectural components: underground palace, base, body and steeple. In keeping with the traditional Chinese method of burial, an underground palace was built first to enshrine the holy relics and any other precious items.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Great Wall. The most famous architectural achievement of the ancient Chinese is undoubtedly the Great Wall of China, largely built during the reign of Qin Emperor Shi Huangti in the closing decades of the 3rd century BCE.

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