Question

until the second century, how would siddhartha gautama be represented in artwork?
○ on detailed reliefs
○ as a teacher and a god
○ as carved deities
○ through symbols
question 16
what relationship did the sri lankans have with the mauryan empire?
○ they were a key trading partner.
○ they accepted a tributary relationship.

Explanation:

First Question (About Siddhartha Gautama's Art Representation)

In early Buddhist art (until the 2nd century), Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) was typically represented through symbols (like the wheel, footprint, or tree) rather than human or divine figures. Detailed reliefs, god - teacher depictions, or carved deities came later or were not the early representation method.

Sri Lanka (then Ceylon) had a tributary relationship with the Mauryan Empire. Emperor Ashoka sent his children (Mahinda and Sanghamitta) to spread Buddhism there, and Sri Lanka acknowledged Mauryan influence in a tributary - like way. While trade existed, the tributary relationship is a more defining political - cultural link here.

Answer:

D. Through symbols

Second Question (Sri Lankans and Mauryan Empire Relationship)