The fascinating history of the Forbidden City
- 1. When was the construction of the Forbidden City completed?
A) 1750
B) 1500
C) 1600
D) 1420
- 2. How many years did it take to build the Forbidden City?
A) 14 years
B) 25 years
C) 7 years
D) 32 years
- 3. Which Chinese emperor moved the capital to Beijing and ordered the construction of the Forbidden City?
A) Emperor Qin Shi Huang
B) Emperor Yongle
C) Emperor Wu of Han
D) Emperor Kangxi
- 4. What was the original name of the Forbidden City before it became known by its present name?
A) Purple City
B) Imperial Citadel
C) Heavenly Palace
D) Golden Palace
- 5. What ancient Chinese belief influenced the layout of the Forbidden City?
A) Legalism
B) Confucianism
C) Feng Shui
D) Buddhism
- 6. What building is located at the very center of the Forbidden City?
A) Palace of Heavenly Purity
B) Imperial Garden
C) Forbidden Gate
D) Hall of Supreme Harmony
- 7. How many gates are there in the outer walls of the Forbidden City?
A) Eight
B) Four
C) Six
D) Two
- 8. What color are the walls of the Forbidden City traditionally painted?
A) Red
B) Yellow
C) Black
D) Green
- 9. In what year was the Forbidden City declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) 2000
B) 1995
C) 1987
D) 1975
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