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