WorksheetsTaj Mahal
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
In which country is the Taj Mahal located?
China
India
Saudi Arabia
Vietnam
The Taj Mahal was built to honor and memorialize the life of the Mughal Empress, Mumtaz Mahal. She was the wife of ___.
Tamerlane
Akbar the Great
Shah Jahan
Where in India was the Taj Mahal built?
Agra
Bhopal
Delhi
Kolkata
In what year did Mumtaz Mahal die?
1000
1215
1631
1945
A "mausoleum" is a very large ___.
arena
church
government building
tomb
The Taj Mahal features a variety of art styles, including Persian, Indian, ____, and European artwork.
Buddhist
Christian
Islamic
True or False?
"In addition to the tombs, a visitor can find a mosque, elaborate gardens, and a bazaar at the Taj Mahal complex."
True
False
The Taj Mahal opened ___ years after the death of Mumtaz Mahal.
three
twelve
thirty-five
Four free-standing minarets are located at the corners of the Taj Mahal. What is a minaret?
a fort
a tall, slender tower with a balcony from which a muezzin calls Muslims to pray
a large tent-like structure
True or False?
Shah Jahan was overthrown as the ruler of the Mughal Empire and he lived the last 8 years of his life under "house arrest."
True
False
