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Indian art has been around for thousands of years, the art can be traced back to pre-historic settlements in 3000 B.C.E. There have been many different influences on the art from this area. Some of the art has cultural influences, as well as religious influences. There has been a lot of ancient art that has been preserved through time due to plenty of it was made with steel and stone, and as India encompasses such a large area, some of the art has come from area’s such as Pakistan, and Bangladesh

There is nothing miserable than seeing someone struggling end of life. It will be a sorrowful event where all family members, relatives, friends and neighbors will miss someone they loved, worked and spend most of the time with him or her. If dying person has chronic illness and has suffer a lot, it could be easier to deal with and family members and relatives might have aspect and might have seen declining stages so they may be prepared to face it. But sudden death of someone due to motor vehicle

The Supreme Court was faced with a unique paradox during the case Salazar V. Buono; in which their ruling had to coincide with the establishment clause in the first amendment, while avoiding the dissenting opinions of thousands of veterans and their families they threatened to insult with their decision. In 1934, the VFW commissioned a white cross to be constructed on an outcropping known as Sunrise Rock in the Mojave National Preserve. In 1999, the plaintiff, Frank Buono, requested for the NPS to

Xinru Liu, the author of The Silk Roads: A Brief History with Documents, claimed that “of the religions that prevailed in [the Kushan] territories…Buddhism was among the most influential”(11). In this essay, I will attempt to demonstrate why Buddhism had a significant impact on societies along the Silk Roads. This significant impact of Buddhism is evident in the culture, economy, and religions attitudes of the people living along the Silk Roads. The spread of Buddhism along the trade routes had

How did the Persian conquest set the stage for the emergence of the Maurya empire? The Persian Conquest left Asia without a ruler, this allowed Chandragupta Maurya to exploit the opportunity and lay down the foundation for the Maurya Empire. . What were five major accomplishments of the emperor Ashoka? The five major accomplishments of the emperor Ashoka were to conquer Kalinga and bring it under Mauryan control, communicated his policies throughout his realm by inscribing edicts in natural

was very valuable to international trade and India was the first to build sea going vessels. They also created star charts to navigate the sea. India continued to flourish in sea trade, but their artistic creativity also marked this time. The Kushan stupas were the largest of the time, the tallest buddha statue was sponsored by Kanishka, various cave temples, and much more. The middle class began to dominate the culture and life seemed to be comfortable. There are stages created guiding through the

The Republican-period Temple of Portunus (also known as the Temple of Fortuna Virilis) can be linked to both Greek and Etruscan precedents, as seen through a comparison of temple plans. From the Etruscans the Romans took the elevated podium, columned porch, and single flight of stairs in front leading to the cella. From the Greeks they took the Ionic order for the frieze and the columns, as well as the suggestion of a peripheral temple, even though freestanding columns are used only on the porch

Mauryan emperor. (Neelis) Ashoka had accomplished much in his lifetime most of which is still acknowledged today. One of his greatest achievements was “As[h]oka is reported to have built over 8,000 temples and more than 1,000 stupas, or tombs in honor of the Buddha. The stupa at Bhilsa still survives. (“Asoka”) Ashoka has brought many things to civilization that we still use today. Conclusion From his religion, his history, and his outcome from hundreds of years later, Ashoka has brought many great

Sri Lanka is an island nation located off the southern coast of India.The country is bordered by the Indian Ocean and the Palk Strait that separates Sri Lanka from India. It became an independent state in 1948, after gaining its independence from The United Kingdom. The population in Sri Lanka in 2012 was 21,481,334. Slide 3: Sri Lanka is known as the oldest buddhist country, Theravada Buddhism has been the major religion on the island since its introduction in the 3rd century BC by Mahinda and

expansion. Later his son and daughter led a mission to Sri Lanka to spread Buddhism there. KIng Tissa adopted the Buddhist ideal, and made Buddhism the main religion. Ashoka sent many more missionaries across Asia and into Greece, and built 84,000 stupas across