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