Forbidden City (Beijing, China — 1406–1420) — Questions and answers

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In what year was the magnificent Forbidden City completed?

Choices

  1. 1406
  2. 1420 ✓
  3. 1450
  4. 1500

Answer: 1420

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Who was given the important job of finding the best artisans and materials for the Forbidden City?

Choices

  1. Cai Xin
  2. Leonardo da Vinci
  3. Zheng He ✓
  4. A lumberjack

Answer: Zheng He

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Who was the master architect carefully planning the layout of the Forbidden City?

Choices

  1. Zheng He
  2. Zhu Di
  3. Cai Xin ✓
  4. Confucius

Answer: Cai Xin

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What did the gold applied to the Forbidden City symbolize?

Choices

  1. Hard work and patience
  2. Friendship and peace
  3. Wealth and power ✓
  4. Wisdom and knowledge

Answer: Wealth and power

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What kind of problems were brewing in the court as the Forbidden City was almost finished?

Choices

  1. Everyone was celebrating
  2. People were plotting against the Emperor ✓
  3. New laws were being passed
  4. Foreign visitors arrived

Answer: People were plotting against the Emperor

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What major event happened in 1420 regarding the Forbidden City?

Choices

  1. The Forbidden City was started
  2. The Forbidden City was destroyed
  3. The Forbidden City was officially inaugurated ✓
  4. A new emperor was born

Answer: The Forbidden City was officially inaugurated

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What is the Forbidden City recognized as today, attracting millions of visitors?

Choices

  1. A forgotten ruin
  2. A small museum
  3. A UNESCO World Heritage Site ✓
  4. A private residence

Answer: A UNESCO World Heritage Site

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