1. how the mandala is used? Its used to symbolize different attributes of the deities. 

2. how are mandalas related to world civilizations? Mandalas were created in the service of one of the world's great religions, Buddhism. 

3. What principles of design can you see? I see rhythm, movement, and balance.

4. How could you use a mandala to show an atom? Create a circular device which would also represent the nuclear and central points.