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  • What is the time frame of the Ancient Period in Indian Art?
    3900 BCE to 1200 CE
  • Where are the Ajanta Caves located?
    Maharashtra, India
  • What do the Ajanta Caves date back to?
    2nd century BCE to 600 CE
  • What is the time frame of the Classical Period in Indian Art?
    5th to 6th centuries
  • How does Shiva's depiction change in the Classical Period?
    From destroyer to Cosmic-dance figure
  • How many arms does Shiva have in his Classical depiction?
    Four arms
  • What does Shiva hold in his first hand?
    Fire for destruction
  • What does Shiva's second hand hold?
    A drum
  • What gesture does Shiva's third hand represent?
    A reassuring gesture
  • What does Shiva's fourth hand point to?
    The dwarf he dances on
  • What is the time frame of the Islamic Ascendancy or Transitional Period?
    1192 to 1757
  • What major evolution occurred during the Islamic Ascendancy?
    From Vedism into Hinduism or Brahmanism
  • What are the two great Indian epics that emerged during this period?
    Mahabharata and Ramayana
  • What is the time frame of the Mogul period?
    16th Century
  • What did the Moguls contribute to Indian culture?
    Enrichment of painting and architecture
  • When was the Taj Mahal built?
    1632
  • Who built the Taj Mahal?
    Shah Jahan
  • What was the Taj Mahal built in memory of?
    Shah Jahan's wife
  • What is Diwali also known as?
    Festival of Lights
  • When is Diwali celebrated?
    October or November
  • How long is the Diwali holiday?
    3-day or 5-day holiday
  • Why are windows opened during Diwali?
    To let goddess Lakshmi enter
  • What do households burn during Diwali?
    Special Diwali clay lamps (diyas)
  • What does the term 'Rangoli' mean?
    Row of colors
  • What is the purpose of Rangoli?
    To make designs on walls or floors
  • What themes do traditional Rangoli designs often depict?
    Nature, such as mangoes and flowers
  • What materials were traditionally used for Rangoli?
    Natural dyes from plants and trees
  • What has replaced natural dyes in Rangoli?
    Synthetic dyes
  • What are some common Rangoli designs?
    Geometric patterns, swastika, lotus
  • Where did Rangoli originate?
    Indian subcontinent
  • What are similar practices to Rangoli called in Tamil Nadu?
    Kolam
  • What is the traditional practice of Rangoli associated with?
    Festivals and auspicious observances
  • What is the time frame of Pakistani Architecture?
    Divided into four periods
  • What are the four periods of Pakistani Architecture?
    Pre-Islamic, Islamic, Colonial, Post-Colonial
  • What ancient urban culture is associated with Mohenjo Daro?
    Advanced urban culture
  • What are notable ancient sites in Pakistan?
    Mohenjo Daro, Harappa, Kot Diji
  • What is a unique feature of Kot Diji in Pakistan?
    Brightly colored flamboyant trucks
  • What are the two forms of Pakistani truck art?
    Murals and decoration pieces
  • What is the size range of decoration pieces in truck art?
    Less than a square foot to over six feet
  • Where were the first candles seen?
    Germany and Holland