Temple

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.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/temple

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. What is the architectural influence?Temple designs have profoundly influenced secular architecture, from palaces to public buildings
2. Why do people build temples?People build temples to create a place where they can pray, learn, and bring their community together.
3. How do temples look different in different places?Temples look different around the world: Egyptian pyramids, Greek Parthenon, Roman concrete temples, Buddhist stupas, Hindu temples with tall towers, and even Stonehenge with its stones.

Cosmology: The study of the origin, evolution, and eventual fate of the universe.
Syncretism: The merging or blending of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought.
Transcendence: Existence or experience beyond the normal or physical level; going beyond limits.