Taj mahal Task 3

Why was the Taj Mahal built?

• As one of the eight wonders of  the world 

• It was built by a Moslem Emperor Shah Jahan

• For the grave of queen Mumtaz Mahal

   

• To memorize the queen Mumtaz Mahal

•   It stands on a raised, square platform (186 x 186 feet) 

What architectural style is the Taj Mahal known for?

• Gothic

• Islamic architecture

• Baroque

• Renaissance

• Modernist

Which river is the Taj Mahal located beside?

• Ganges

• Yamuna

• Indus

• Godavari

• Krishna

How long did it take to build the Taj Mahal?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 15 years

• 20 years

• 22 years

Who commissioned the construction of the Taj Mahal?

• Akbar the Great

• Shah Jahan

• Jahangir

• Humayun

• Shivaji Maharaj

What is the primary material used in the construction of the Taj Mahal?

• Marble

• Sandstone

• Granite

• Limestone

• Brick

What is the significance of the Taj Mahal in Indian culture?

• A symbol of love

• A historical fort

• A place of worship

• A royal palace

• A military base

What year was the Taj Mahal completed?

• 1643

• 1653

• 1663

• 1673

• 1683

Which type of garden design is featured in the Taj Mahal complex?

• Persian garden

• Japanese garden

• Zen garden

• English garden

• Botanical garden

What is the name of the mosque located near the Taj Mahal?

• Masjid-i-Jahan-Numa

• Jama Masjid

• Badshahi Mosque

• Fatehpur Sikri Mosque

• Shah Jahan Mosque