The Hanging Monastery (Shanxi)
  • 1. Where is the Hanging Monastery located?
A) Shanxi Province, China
B) Yunnan Province, China
C) Shaanxi Province, China
D) Gansu Province, China
  • 2. In what century was the Hanging Monastery originally built?
A) 7th century
B) 9th century
C) 3rd century
D) 5th century
  • 3. What is the unique architectural feature of the Hanging Monastery?
A) It is underground
B) It is a floating monastery
C) It is built on top of a mountain
D) It is built into a cliff
  • 4. The Hanging Monastery is also known as what?
A) Yungang Si
B) Lingyin Si
C) Shaolin Si
D) Xuankong Si
  • 5. How many halls does the Hanging Monastery consist of?
A) 20 halls
B) 30 halls
C) 15 halls
D) 40 halls
  • 6. What distinguishes the architecture of the Hanging Monastery from traditional Chinese temples?
A) Its elevation and cliffside location
B) Its circular layout
C) Its use of only stone
D) Its lack of roofs
  • 7. Which of the following materials were primarily used in the construction of the Hanging Monastery?
A) Mud and straw
B) Wood and stone
C) Concrete and glass
D) Brick and steel
  • 8. What is one of the main threats to the Hanging Monastery today?
A) Air pollution
B) Flooding
C) Wildfires
D) Erosion
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