Architectural Heritage Quiz

Which temple is known for its giant chariot structure and sundials?

• Brihadeeswarar Temple

• Mahabalipuram Shore Temple

• Konark Sun Temple

• Meenakshi Temple

The Brihadeeswarar Temple’s Vimana (tower) is notable for which of the following reasons?

• It was built from bricks

• It casts no shadow at noon

• It is hollow

• It is made from wood

What architectural style does the Victoria Memorial follow?

• Gothic

• Dravidian

• Indo-Saracenic

• Mughal

The Descent of the Ganges sculpture at Mahabalipuram depicts which Hindu myth?

• Rama's exile

• The descent of the Ganges to Earth

• Vishnu's incarnation as a boar

• The churning of the ocean

What was the primary purpose of the Konark Sun Temple in ancient times?

• A maritime lighthouse

• A place of worship for Surya, the Sun God

• A royal palace

• A Buddhist monastery

The Brihadeeswarar Temple was constructed by the Chola king ________.

The Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram is dedicated to the deities ______ and ______.

• Shiva

• Vishnu

The Victoria Memorial was built in memory of (a)   .

Konark Sun Temple’s wheels are used to tell time based on ________.

The Brihadeeswarar Temple’s main deity is (a)   .