of both are carved in a relief style‚ meaning that the stone slab was carved into to reveal the images so that they were sunken into the stone rather than protruding. The Hindu stele is made of Phylite‚ which has small granular structure and the Buddhist stele is made of black limestone‚ which is course in its texture. Even with the different materials‚ the two figures are similar in purpose‚ being used for devotion toward a religious practice. What is different is how they are used for that practice
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APWH Ch. 13-15 Test Review Chapter 13 The Commonwealth of Byzantium 1. According to Procopius‚ two sixth century Christian monks undertook an elaborate smuggling operation to provide Byzantium with the knowledge to produce A. Steel B. Iron C. Ceramics D. Silk 2. The only classical society that survived in the centuries after 200 C.E. was the A. Han dynasty B. Byzantine Empire C. Hellenistic Empire D. Mauryan dynasty 3. Byzantium’s major advantage
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Chitrakote Waterfalls‚ also called the mini Niagara Fall of India‚ bears the proud distinction of being the broadest waterfall in India. The majestic beauty is located 38 Km west of Jagdalpur . The water of the river flows through the dense vegetation and cascades from a height of about 100 feet. It is a horse-shoe shaped waterfall and is best seen during and after the monsoon‚ between July and October. This paints a very beautiful sight. The footfall is quite high throughout the year. Mainpat:
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Katsushika Hokusai’s Under the Wave off Kanagawa‚ also called The Great Wave has become one of the most famous works of art in the world—and debatably the most iconic work of Japanese art (Art Institute of Chicago). "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" is part of a series of prints titled "Thirty-six views of Mount Fuji" (Art Institute of Chicago). Hokusai produced this series‚ consisting of more than 36 prints‚ between 1830 and 1833. "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" is a polychrome woodblock print‚ made
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Bentley Chapter 14 Study Guide: The Resurgence of Empire in East Asia Eyewitness: Xuangzang: A Young Monk Hits the Road (p. 281-282) 1. Who was Xuangzang‚ what was the purpose of his travels‚ and what was the impact of his travels? The Restoration of Centralized Imperial Rule in China The Sui Dynasty: Establishment of the Dynasty (p. 282) 2. How were the Sui rulers similar to the Qin dynasty? Give examples of what Sui rulers did. The Sui Dynasty: The Grand Canal (p. 282-283)
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Islands‚ the Universe‚ Home by Gretel Ehrlich begins and ends at her ranch in Wyoming‚ but goes beyond‚ to the Islands off the California coast and to the mountains of Shinto temples in Japan‚ where Ehrlich made a pilgrimage. It was at the Sowell Collection here at Texas Tech where I would be able to do research on a successful author who has archived her work and journeys. Place and people play such a large role in these collections of essays. For Ehrlich‚ the many places she travels becomes her
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archeological sites spread over Taxila‚ Swat and other parts of NWFP. The rock carving and the petro glyphs along the ancient Silk Road (Karakoram Highway) also provide fascinating record of the history of Gandhara. Taxila is the residence of many splendid Buddhist establishments. Taxila‚ which used to be the main centre of Gandhara‚ is over 3‚000 years old. Taxila had attracted Alexander the great from in 326 BC‚ with whom the influence of Greek culture came to this part of the world. Taxila rose to a remarkable
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01.02 Travel Journal 1. What do you already know‚ or think you know‚ about Judaism‚ Christianity‚ and Islam? They had a lot of wars and disagreements. 2. In what parts of the world are Judaism‚ Christianity‚ and Islam dominant today? Christians are dominant in north & South America; followers of island dominate north Africa‚ western and central Asia‚ and Indonesia. Followers of Judaism can be found most everywhere but are concentrated in Israel and North America. 3. How are Judaism‚ Christianity
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harsh circumstance the only men they were ever allowed to be seen with were their fathers and husbands (tales of genji). Much of their life’s were spent in solitude and they only went out on special occasions. Women took part in the special pilgrimages to Buddhist temples and Shinto Shrines in order to escape from their
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THE INDIAN RELIGIONS The Indus Valley Civilization Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa (2500 – 1500 B.C.) - trade‚ commerce‚ domestic‚ sewage system‚ drainages‚ buildings‚ establishments‚ streets‚ paved roads‚ fortresses‚ urban planning‚ infrastructure‚ peaceful civilizations - indigenous Indian people – Dravidian‚ language – Dravidian or Indo-Aryan - declined between 1800 – 1700 B.C.E.‚ possibly due to the effects of flooding and drought - Aryan (‘Noble Ones’) Invasion/Migration - nomadic tribe located
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