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 happiness
feeling angry
feeling hopeless
"Indian architects also constructed a giant reflecting pool leading up to the main structure." What do architects to?
Design towns
Design buildings
Donate money
Make bricks
"The Taj Majal is certainly an impressive site to visit." What does the word 'site' mean?
a building where the president works
being able to see
place where a town, building, or monument is built
"Indian architects also constructed a giant reflecting pool leading up to the main structure." What is another word for structure?
Entryway
Dome
Restaurant
Building
In what country is the Taj Majal located?
Egypt
The United States
India
China
"Indian architects also constructed a giant reflecting pool leading up to the main structure." What is another word for 'construct'?
Planned
Destroyed
Admired
Build
"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
generosity
sadness
"The mausoleum stands nearly 600 feet tall and includes a giant dome made entirely out of marble." What is a dome?
A round building structure that is often used as a roof
A big, round pool inside a building
A large arena where people watched a theater performance
On what continent is the Taj Majal located?
North America
Africa
Asia
Europe
"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
What is marble?
a type of building
a favorite food in India
a type of building material