History: The Taj Mahal

Grab your headphones and listen carefully to the history of the Taj Mahal.

Answer the questions that follow carefully.

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The Taj Mahal: A Monument to Eternal Love

Multiple Choice

Which empire built the Taj Mahal?

• The Delhi Sultanate

• The Ottomans

• The Safavids

• The Mughals

Multiple Choice

Where is the Taj Mahal?

• Agra

• Delhi

• Burhanpur

• Lahore

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT part of the original Taj complex?

• A mosque

• A royal palace

• A bazaar

• A garden

Multiple Choice

About how long did it take to build the Taj Mahal?

• 6 Years

• 10 Years

• 12 Years

• 15 Years

Multiple Choice

What shape was used in many of the mausoleum’s rooms?

• Octangons

• Circles

• Pentagons

• Rectangles

Open Ended

Why was the Taj Mahal built?