Taj Mahal Quiz

When did the construction of the Taj Mahal begin?

• 1700

• 1632

• 1750

• 1600

What type of marble was used to build the Taj Mahal?

• White marble

• Red marble

• Green marble

• Black marble

How long did it take to complete the construction of the Taj Mahal?

• 22 years

• 15 years

• 10 years

• 25 years

What is the historical significance of the Taj Mahal?

• Symbol of wealth

• Symbol of love

• Symbol of power

• Symbol of war

What is the architectural style of the Taj Mahal?

• Indo-Islamic

• Islamic only

• Persian only

• Indian only

How many workers and artisans were employed to build the Taj Mahal?

• 25,000

• 20,000

• 15,000

• 10,000

What materials were used in the construction of the Taj Mahal?

• Wood and clay

• Brick and stone

• Marble and sandstone

• Steel and glass

The Taj Mahal was built to honor and memorialize the life of the Mughal Empress, Mumtaz Mahal. She was the wife of ___.

• Dara Shikoh

• Akbar the Great

• Shah Jahan

• Tamerlane

Where in India was the Taj Mahal built?

• New Delhi

• Agra

• Bhopal

• Kolkata

A "mausoleum" is a very large ___.

• Church

• Mosque

• Government building

• Tomb