Question : The visual representation of Hampi's buildings helps historians understand:

Option 1: The daily life of its inhabitants

Option 2: The architectural techniques of the period

Option 3: The trade routes of the Vijayanagar Empire

Option 4: The religious beliefs of the people

Question : The analysis of Hampi's temples by historians helps in understanding:

Option 1: The economic system of the Vijayanagar Empire

Option 2: The religious practices of the time

Option 3: The social structure of the Vijayanagar society

Option 4: The architectural techniques of the period

Question : Historians have used inscriptions found in Hampi to:

Option 1: Decode ancient languages

Option 2: Understand the religious practices of the Vijayanagar Empire

Option 3: Trace the lineage of Vijayanagar rulers

Option 4: Study the architectural styles of the period

Question : The study of inscriptions, or epigraphy, helps historians understand:

Option 1: Architectural styles 

Option 2: Religious beliefs 

Option 3: Social and political structures 

Option 4: All of the above 

Question : The analysis of temple architecture in Hampi reveals:

Option 1: The economic decline of the Vijayanagar Empire

Option 2: The influence of religious beliefs on art and architecture

Option 3: The impact of climate change on construction materials

Option 4: The transition from traditional to modern building techniques

Question : The interpretation of Hampi's temples by historians has contributed to our understanding of:

Option 1: Ancient engineering skills

Option 2: The role of religion in the Vijayanagar Empire

Option 3: The political structure of the empire

Option 4: The economic systems of the period