Taj Mahal Quiz

In Persian, Taj Mahal means

• Crown of the Palace

• India's Crown

• House of Mahal

• House of Love

The Taj Mahal is made from

• concrete

• white marble

• granite

• quartz

The Taj Mahal is the most popular attraction in India each year.

• True

• False

How old was Prince Khurram when he first saw his future wife in the market?

• 10

• 14

• 18

• 43

How did they choose the date for their wedding?

• The monsoon season

• Their parents selected it

• Astrologers set the date

• The third Wednesday in July

In 1628, Shah Jahan became the emperor of which empire controlling India?

• Gupta Empire

• Mughal Empire

• British Empire

• Mauryan Empire

How did Mumtaz Mahal die in 1631?

• Of influenza

• She was killed by an assassin

• Giving birth to their 14th child

• In a flood

Approximately how many people worked in the construction of the Taj Mahal?

• 22,000

• 100,000

• 56

Why did Shah Jahan build the Taj Mahal?

• As a mausoleum to house the tomb of his beloved wife

• To show off his power and fortune

• As a home for all of his wives and children

• To serve as the new capitol of the Mughal Empire

Over 1000 ______ were used to transport materials for the building of the Taj Mahal.

• construction cranes

• elephants

• boats

• slaves