Exploring the Taj Mahal

What is the height of the central dome of the Taj Mahal?

• 30 meters

• 35 meters

• 25 meters

• 40 meters

How many smaller domes surround the main dome?

• 6

• 10

• 4

• 12

What materials were primarily used to build the Taj Mahal?

• Wood and clay

• Concrete and steel

• White marble, red sandstone, precious stones

• Glass and aluminum

In which year did the construction of the Taj Mahal begin?

• 1632

• 1653

• 1612

• 1648

How long did it take to complete the Taj Mahal?

• 21 years

• 15 years

• 30 years

• 10 years

Who was the Taj Mahal built for?

• Mumtaz Mahal

• Shah Jahan

• Rani Padmini

• Nawab Akbar

What was the relationship between Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal?

• Shah Jahan was the husband of Mumtaz Mahal.

• Mumtaz Mahal was the daughter of Shah Jahan.

• Shah Jahan was a close friend of Mumtaz Mahal.

• Shah Jahan was the brother of Mumtaz Mahal.

During which event was the Taj Mahal damaged?

• World War I

• Indian Independence Movement

• Indian Rebellion of 1857

• Construction of the Taj Mahal

What did British soldiers take from the Taj Mahal?

• Historical artifacts

• Furniture and decor

• Paintings and sculptures

• Precious stones and jewels

What features surround the Taj Mahal building?

• A series of skyscrapers

• A garden, reflecting pools, pathways, and two mosques.

• A large shopping mall

• A busy highway