In what country is the Taj Majal located?
China
India
Egypt
The United States
"Emperor Shah Jahan ruled India alongside his wife and trusted advisor, Mumtaz Mahal." What is an advisor?
A teacher
Someone who gives you advice
Someone who gives you money
Someone who works at a bank
"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
sadness
generosity
jealousy
"Indian architects also constructed a giant reflecting pool leading up to the main structure." What is another word for structure?
Restaurant
Dome
Entryway
Building
What is marble?
a favorite food in India
a type of building
a type of building material
"The mausoleum stands nearly 600 feet tall and includes a giant dome made entirely out of marble." What is a dome?
A big, round pool inside a building
A large arena where people watched a theater performance
A round building structure that is often used as a roof
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 angry
feeling happiness
feeling hopeless
On what continent is the Taj Majal located?
Africa
North America
Europe
Asia
"Indian architects also constructed a giant reflecting pool leading up to the main structure." What do architects to?
Make bricks
Donate money
Design towns
Design buildings
"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
"Indian architects also constructed a giant reflecting pool leading up to the main structure." What is another word for 'construct'?
Admired
Planned
Destroyed
Build