Quiz on the Forbidden City

Why was the palace called the Forbidden City?

• As it was a venue for grand audiences

• Because it was built by the Ming dynasty

• Because it was located in Nanjing

• Due to its centrality and restricted access

Who built the Forbidden City?

• The Qing dynasty

• The Republican revolutionaries

• The Manchu dynasty

• The Ming dynasty

How long did the Ming dynasty rule the Forbidden City?

• Over 200 years

• 500 years

• 50 years

• 100 years

What is the southern portion of the Forbidden City known as?

• Outer Court

• Preserving Harmony

• Central Harmony

• Inner Court

What is the northern portion of the Forbidden City called?

• Inner Court

• Central Harmony

• Preserving Harmony

• Outer Court

How many emperors lived in the Forbidden City?

• 10

• 24

• 15

• 20

What was the purpose of the Outer Court?

• Grand audiences

• Emperor's residence

• Administrative activities

• Religious rituals

Which emperor continued to live in the palace after his abdication?

• Yongle Emperor

• Ziwei yuan

• Puyi

• Xuantong

What is the total area of the two courts in the Forbidden City?

• 100,000 square meters

• 150,000 square meters

• 200,000 square meters

• 163,000 square meters

Who designed the structures in the Forbidden City?

• Commoners

• Artists

• Architectural hierarchy

• Foreigners