Question 1: India’s famous Taj Mahal was built as a…
- Mausoleum
- Temple
- Castle
Correct Answer: Mausoleum
Fact: The Taj Mahal sits on land just south of Agra’s old city and is considered to be one of the most beautiful buildings ever created. Shah Jahan, the fifth Mughal emperor, commissioned it in 1631 to honor his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died that year. It took more than 20,000 people to build it and the whole complex is thought to have been completed in 1653.
Question 2: What is the primary material used in the Taj Mahal?
- Marble
- Quartz
- Limestone
Correct Answer: Marble
Fact: Makrana marble is white and prized for use in sculptures and architectural decoration. Mined in the town of Makrana, in Rajasthan, India, it’s been a key material in creating famous landmarks like the Taj Mahal, the Masjid-e-Rasheed in Deoband, Uttar Pradesh, and the Victoria Memorial in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Question 3: Which building has the tallest dome in the world?
- AT&T Stadium
- St. Peter’s Basilica
- Palace of Justice
Correct Answer: St. Peter’s Basilica
Fact: St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City is an example of Italian High Renaissance architecture. With its dome soaring to a height of 448.1 feet, it ranks among the tallest buildings in Rome and holds the title of the tallest dome in the world.