Sanchi

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Sanchi?Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, India
2. How many people live in Sanchi?Approximately 7,000
3. How big is Sanchi?Approximately 4 square kilometers (1.5 square miles)
4. When was Sanchi built?Construction of the Great Stupa began in the 3rd century BCE

Aniconic Representation: Depicting religious figures or concepts through symbols rather than direct human form.
Viharas: Monasteries or residential quarters for Buddhist monks.
Epigraphical Evidence: Information derived from inscriptions carved on stone, metal, or other durable materials.
Dharma Chakra: The 'wheel of dharma,' a symbol representing the Buddha's teachings and the path to enlightenment.