The Taj Mahal

Where is the Taj Mahal located?

• Agra, India

• Delhi, India

• Mumbai, India

• Jaipur, India

What material is the Taj Mahal made of?

• White marble

• Red sandstone

• Granite

• Limestone

Who built the Taj Mahal?

• Emperor Shah Jahan

• Emperor Akbar

• Emperor Aurangzeb

• Emperor Babur

Why was the Taj Mahal built?

• To honor Shah Jahan’s wife after her death

• To celebrate a victory

• As a palace for the emperor

• As a government building

How long did it take to build the Taj Mahal?

• More than twenty years

• Five years

• Ten years

• Thirty years

What does the Taj Mahal symbolize?

• Love and devotion

• Power and wealth

• War and peace

• Art and science

What is a curious fact about the Taj Mahal’s appearance?

• It changes color with the light of the sun and moon

• It is always red

• It glows in the dark

• It is covered in gold

What can be found inside and outside the Taj Mahal?

• Beautiful decorations and stone designs

• Large statues

• Water fountains

• Painted murals

How are the gardens of the Taj Mahal described?

• Large and perfectly organized

• Small and messy

• Full of wild animals

• Filled with statues

Who is Daniel?

• A young man who loves history and culture

• A famous architect

• A local guide

• A market vendor