"Emperor Shah Jahan ruled India alongside his wife and trusted advisor, Mumtaz Mahal." What is an advisor?
Someone who gives you money
Someone who gives you advice
A teacher
Someone who works at a bank
Emperor Shah Jahan's wife and trusted advisor, Mumtaz Mahal, died while giving birth, leaving the Shah Jahan in despair." What does despair mean?
feeling hopeless
feeling angry
feeling happiness
"As a sign of his love and affection, Shah Jahan set out to build his wife the most beautiful burial ground that ever existed." What does affection mean?
love
jealousy
sadness
generosity
"The Taj Majal is certainly an impressive site to visit." What does the word 'site' mean?
place where a town, building, or monument is built
a building where the president works
being able to see
What is marble?
a favorite food in India
a type of building material
a type of building
"The mausoleum stands nearly 600 feet tall and includes a giant dome made entirely out of marble." What is a dome?
A large arena where people watched a theater performance
A big, round pool inside a building
A round building structure that is often used as a roof
"Indian architects also constructed a giant reflecting pool leading up to the main structure." What is another word for 'construct'?
Destroyed
Planned
Admired
Build
"Indian architects also constructed a giant reflecting pool leading up to the main structure." What is another word for structure?
Building
Restaurant
Dome
Entryway
"Indian architects also constructed a giant reflecting pool leading up to the main structure." What do architects to?
Donate money
Design towns
Make bricks
Design buildings
On what continent is the Taj Majal located?
Europe
North America
Asia
Africa
In what country is the Taj Majal located?
China
India
The United States
Egypt
