Practice The Sacred Centre (3.5) - An Imperial Capital Vijayanagara (c. fourteenth to sixteenth century)

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Question 1.
What was the Virupaksha temple dedicated to?
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Think about the main deity associated with the temple.
Question 2.
Which legend is associated with the hills near Vijayanagara?
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Consider the story that involves monkeys and battle.
3Question 3.
What is the Virupaksha temple dedicated to?
- Brahma
- Vishnu
- Shiva
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Consider the main deity associated with Hindu temples in Vijayanagara.
4Question 4.
True or False: The gopurams served no significant purpose other than decoration.
- True
- False
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Think about the functions of architectural features.
Question 5.
Discuss the impact that the construction of temples had on the economy of Vijayanagara.
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Consider the roles of tourism and local economies in ancient city planning.
Question 6.
Evaluate how the religious practices in the temples may have influenced social structures within the Vijayanagara Empire.
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Think about the connection between religion and social governance.

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