Oldest Temples in India: facts and a 5-question quiz

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Which ancient temples still stand? Pin five of the oldest surviving temples in India. This is a map-tap quiz with 5 questions, each worth more points as the questions get harder.

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What this quiz covers

Era: Gupta to Pallava period. Region: Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka. The 5 questions are about the following, with a short fact for each. Read them first if you want a head start, or skip to the quiz and read afterwards.

Facts behind the questions (spoilers)

Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya: The Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya marks the place of the Buddha's enlightenment.
Bhitargaon temple: The Bhitargaon temple, built of brick in the late Gupta period, is among the oldest surviving brick temples in North India and has rich terracotta panels.
Dashavatara Temple, Deogarh: The Dashavatara Temple at Deogarh in Lalitpur district dates to about 500 CE (early 6th century by most scholars; the date is inferred from style).
Aihole: Aihole has over a hundred temples from the 5th to 12th centuries.
Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram: The Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram is one of the oldest structural stone temples in South India.

Quick answers

What should I know about Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya? The Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya marks the place of the Buddha's enlightenment.

What should I know about Bhitargaon temple? The Bhitargaon temple, built of brick in the late Gupta period, is among the oldest surviving brick temples in North India and has rich terracotta panels.

What should I know about Dashavatara Temple, Deogarh? The Dashavatara Temple at Deogarh in Lalitpur district dates to about 500 CE (early 6th century by most scholars; the date is inferred from style).

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