Which of the following temples is NOT in the Kathmandu Valley?
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Pashupatinath Temple
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Taleju Bhawani Temple
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Bindhyabasini Temple
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Swayambhunath
What type of roof structure does the Taleju Temple of Kathmandu Durbar Square have?
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Five-tier pagoda
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Two-tier pagoda
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Single-tier pagoda
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Three-tier pagoda
Which architectural element supports the roof corners of traditional Newar pagodas?
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Struts (Tunala)
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Base plinth (Sopāna)
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Pinnacle (Gajur)
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Pillars (Thaun)
Which site is the oldest known stupa in Nepal?
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Boudhanath Stupa
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Ramagrama Stupa
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Kudan Stupa
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Swayambhunath Stupa
What is the name of the traditional Newar window with intricate wood carvings often seen in Patan and Bhaktapur?
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Sattal Chhajja
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Makara Torana
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Tikijhya or Peacock Window
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Tiki Jhyā
Where can you find the only nine-storey palace built by Prithvi Narayan Shah?
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Nuwakot Durbar
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Gorkha Durbar
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Basantapur Durbar
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Palpa Durbar
Which ancient palace complex in Nepal was once called “White House of the East?
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Singha Durbar
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Hanuman Dhoka
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Narayanhiti Palace
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Rani Mahal
The Mahabouddha Temple of Patan is built using what special material?
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Wood
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Terracotta bricks with Buddha images
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Bronze sheets
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Stone
What does the pair of eyes on all four sides of Swayambhunath represent?
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Life and death
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The four directions
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The Sun and Moon
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Wisdom and Compassion of Buddha
Which architectural style is used in the Swayambhunath Stupa?
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Gumbaz style
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A Dome(Stupa) style
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Shikhara style
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Pagoda style
