Practice Timeline 2 - Landmarks In The Discovery And Preservation Of Early Monuments And Sculpture (4.13)

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Question 1.
What is a stupa?
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Think about its purpose in Buddhism.
Question 2.
Who was Alexander Cunningham?
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Remember his association with Sanchi.
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of a stupa?
- A gathering place
- A memorial for relics
- An art gallery
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Think about what stupas symbolize in Buddhism.
4Question 4.
True or False: The Begums of Bhopal had no interest in preserving Sanchi.
- True
- False
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Consider their historical context.
Question 5.
Critically evaluate the consequences of 19th-century European interest in Sanchi and how it shaped archaeological methods in India today.
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Consider both immediate and lasting impacts on archaeological methods.
Question 6.
Discuss how preservation strategies can influence the understanding of cultural identity in contemporary society.
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Think about how modern-day activism reflects on these themes.

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