Exploring the world's largest book, kuthodaw pagoda's marvel

The Kuthodao Pagoda in Myanmar is home to the world's largest book, consisting of 730 marble tablets inscribed with Buddha's teachings in Pali. Built in 1857, the pagoda's tablets were originally adorned with jewels and gold ink, which were stolen during the British invasion in the 1880s. Today, the inscriptions are filled with black ink, preserving the scripture for future generations.

What is unique about the Kuthodao Pagoda?

• It was built entirely of marble.

• It is the oldest pagoda in Myanmar.

• It is surrounded by the world's largest book.

• It is the tallest pagoda in the world.

What do the 730 white stupas around the Kuthodao Pagoda contain?

• Gold coins

• Ancient relics

• Statues of Buddha

• Marble tablets with Buddha's teachings

In which language are the teachings on the tablets written?

• Hindi

• Burmese

• Pali

• Sanskrit

What happened to the tablets during the British invasion in the 1880s?

• They were destroyed.

• They were moved to a museum.

• They were translated into English.

• They were looted of their jewels and gold ink.

How is the text on the tablets preserved today?

• With protective glass

• With gold ink

• With black ink

• With digital copies