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The Hanging Monastery (Shanxi)
Contributed by: Clifford
  • 1. Where is the Hanging Monastery located?
A) Gansu Province, China
B) Shanxi Province, China
C) Shaanxi Province, China
D) Yunnan Province, China
  • 2. In what century was the Hanging Monastery originally built?
A) 7th century
B) 3rd century
C) 5th century
D) 9th century
  • 3. What is the unique architectural feature of the Hanging Monastery?
A) It is a floating monastery
B) It is underground
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) Xuankong Si
B) Shaolin Si
C) Lingyin Si
D) Yungang Si
  • 5. How many halls does the Hanging Monastery consist of?
A) 20 halls
B) 15 halls
C) 30 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) Wood and stone
B) Mud and straw
C) Brick and steel
D) Concrete and glass
  • 8. What is one of the main threats to the Hanging Monastery today?
A) Air pollution
B) Erosion
C) Wildfires
D) Flooding
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