Buddhist monastic communities made two types of rock-cut halls; one was called the __________, used for the monks' living quarters, and the other was the __________, which meant "sanctuary."

A. shikhara; amalaka
B. mandapas; plinth
C. vihara; chaitya
D. torana; garbhagriha

Answer: C

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