Start by reading the TWO chapters, 6 and 25, in our book. I placed THREE tabs on www.turnitin.com for discussion questions. One is due the 27th and two on the 29th.
We'll have a TEST on November 1st. The Museum Catalog (short version) was posted on the Beyond the European Tradition page of the class website.
Workbook Assignments:
Turn in WKBK Chapter 6 by Block Day this week (10-25)
Turn in WKBK Chapter 25(old volume) 26 (new volume) by Monday 10-29
For more information, watch the BBC Documentary The Story of India
Be prepared to answer the following discussion questions in class 10-29 adn 10-30 in preparation for the test 11-1-12.
INDIA and SOUTHEAST ASIA Discussion Questions
1. How are HINDU Monuments different from BUDDHIST Monuments?
2. How does the ART OF THE MAURYA PERIOD reflect the age of heroes?
3. What is a STUPA? How does it reflect the religious practices of Buddhism?
4. Compare and Contrast the life of Jesus Christ with that of Siddhartha Gautama. Compare and Contrast how they are depicted in ART.
What does the dance of SHIVA represent?
Compare and contrast HINDUISM with BUDDHISM.
5. For what purpose was the Taj Mahal constructed? How does it resemble an IRANIAN garden pavilion and why is that significant?
6. How did Akbar and the Elephant Hawai from the Akbarnamma become a metaphor for Akbar’s rule?
7. Compare and contrast MUGHAL painting with HINDU painting?
8. Evaluate the impact AKBAR had on shaping the arts of Mughal India. Consider the political aspects of his interests as well.
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