Samacheer Kalvi solutions for Social Science - Term 3 [English] Class 7 TN Board chapter 1.2 - Art and Architecture of Tamil Nadu [Latest edition]

Which is the oldest structural temple in south India?

In which year were the Mamallapuram monuments and temples notified as a UNESCO world Heritage site?

What was the special feature of the architecture of early Chola period?

Where is the Azhakiya Nambi Temple situated?

Who built the Vaikuntha Perumal Temple?

______ was the first rock-cut cave temple built by the Pallava king Mahendravarman.

The early Chola architecture followed the style of ______.

The most celebrated mandapam in Madurai Meenakshiamman temple is the ______.

Later Chola period was known for beautiful ______.

Vijayanagar period’s unique feature is the ______.

Match the following:

Find out the wrong pair/pairs:

Assertion (A): The predominance of corridors of Rameswaram Temple is striking.

Reason (R): The Temple has the largest set of corridors in the world.

Find out the odd one out:

Name the epoch of the following:

a) A.D. 600 to 850 –

b) A.D. 850 to 1100 –

c) A.D. 1100 to 1350 –

d) A.D. 1350 to 1600 –

Find out the correct statement/s:

1.  The Arjuna’s Penance is carved out of a granite boulder.
2.  Meenakshi Amman temple in Madurai represents Pallava’s architectural style.
3.  The cave temple at Pillayarpatti is a contribution of Later Pandyas.
4.  The Sethupathis as feudatories of Madurai Nayaks contributed to Madurai Meenakshiamman Temple.

Rajasimha built the Kanchi Kailasanatha temple.

Early Pandyas were the contemporaries of Later Cholas.

Rock-cut and structural temples are significant parts of the Pandya architecture.

Brihadeeshwara temple was built by Rajendra Chola.

Vijayanagar and Nayak paintings are seen at temple at Dadapuram.

Write a note on Pancha Pandava Rathas.

Throw light on the paintings of Sittanavasal.

Point out the special features of Thanjavur Big temple.

Highlight the striking features of Rameswaram Temple.

The Pallava epoch witnessed a transition from rock-cut to free-standing temples – Explain.

Discuss how the architecture of Vijayanagara and Nayak period was different from the one of Pallavas and Later Cholas.

Dravidian architecture is of indigenous origin - Explain.

Temple art was at its best during the Nayak Period - Elucidate.

Visiting temples built during the times of Pallavas, Cholas, Pandyas and Nayak rulers and see the differences in the structural and sculptural designs of each epoch.