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