Taj Mahal

Who was Mumtaz Mahal?

• The Mughal Emperor

• The wife of Shah Jahan

• The architect of the Taj Mahal

• The ruler of Agra

Why did Shah Jahan decide to build the Taj Mahal?

• To honor his wife and to showcase the power of the Mughal Empire

• To honor his 14th child

• To establish a trading center

• To store his artwork

Where was the Taj Mahal built?

• Delhi

• Jaipur

• Agra

• Burhanpur

What materials were used to construct the Taj Mahal?

• Brick and red sandstone

• White marble and gold

• Wood and glass

• Concrete and steel

What is the main dome of the Taj Mahal made of?

• Red sandstone

• Gold

• White marble

• Brick

What technique did craftsmen use to create intricate floral designs in the Taj Mahal?

• Pietra dura

• Mosaic

• Stained glass

• Wood carving

What were the rooms in the Taj Mahal's mausoleum designed to be?

• Circular

• Rectangular

• Octagonal

• Triangular

How long did it take to build the Taj Mahal?

• 1 year

• 5 years

• 12 years

• 20 years

What happened to Shah Jahan after the completion of the Taj Mahal?

• He became the ruler of Agra

• He fell ill and was under house arrest

• He traveled the world to promote the Taj Mahal

• He retired and lived in the Taj Mahal

Where was Shah Jahan buried?

• Inside the Taj Mahal

• In a separate mausoleum

• In Agra's Fort

• Next to his wife Mumtaz