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