The Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal was built as a

• royal residence.

• government building.

• palace.

• memorial.

The Taj Mahal is located in

• Iraq.

• China.

• Iran.

• India.

Shah Jahn

• never became emperor.

• became emperor of the whole world.

• became emperor after his father died.

• became emperor while still a young child.

Mumtaz Mahal

• married Shah Jahan.

• had fourteen children.

• was considered a martyr because she died in childbirth.

• all of the above.

The main building of the Taj Mahal is built of

• gemstones.

• marble.

• limestone.

• sandstone.

The Taj Mahal could best be described as

• pedestrian.

• practical.

• elegant.

• simple.

The Taj Mahal was built before

• Shah Jahan assumed power.

• Mumtaz Mahal died.

• Shah Jahan's sons fought for power.

• all of the above.

From the information in this article, we can infer that Shah Jahan

• ruled for many years.

• never became emperor.

• ruled for a very short time.

• died soon after his wife.