Plant Biology & Physiology Quiz

The Taj Mahal fits all conditions because it is a marble mausoleum commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. The structure is entirely symbolic of love and funerary architecture. Other options are not tombs, are not built by emperors, or are not located in India, making them factually incorrect.

The Great Wall of China was strategically constructed over centuries to prevent invasions from northern nomadic tribes. Its length, elevation, and watchtower system supported military defense. The other options served religious, civic, or residential purposes and were never designed for large-scale territorial defense.

Petra was the capital of the Nabataean civilization and is famous for structures carved directly into sandstone cliffs. Its rose-red appearance and location in Jordan distinguish it clearly. Other options are built monuments rather than rock-cut cities and belong to different civilizations and regions.

The Colosseum is the largest amphitheatre built by the Roman Empire and was used for gladiatorial contests and public events. Its oval structure and seating capacity surpass other ancient venues. The remaining options are temples or pyramids and do not qualify as amphitheatres.

Machu Picchu is known as the Lost City of the Incas due to its remote mountain location and late discovery. Built in the Andes of Peru, it served as a royal and religious site. Other locations belong to different cultures and geographic regions.

Chichen Itza is a major Mayan archaeological site in Mexico, best known for El Castillo pyramid. It functioned as a political and ceremonial center. The other options are located in different continents and were built by unrelated civilizations.

Angkor Wat is the largest religious monument in the world and was originally built as a Hindu temple before becoming a Buddhist site. Its scale, layout, and preservation distinguish it from other religious structures listed.

The Parthenon was constructed in ancient Athens as a temple dedicated to Athena, the city’s patron goddess. It represents classical Greek architecture. The other structures belong to Roman, Middle Eastern, or unrelated cultural traditions.

The Eiffel Tower was built for the 1889 World’s Fair in Paris to demonstrate engineering innovation. It is made of iron and served no religious or defensive purpose, unlike the other monuments listed.

The Pyramid of the Sun is one of the largest structures in Teotihuacan and was built by the Aztecs for ceremonial purposes. Its size and location distinguish it from Egyptian or Mayan pyramids.

Big Ben refers to the Great Bell of the clock tower at the Palace of Westminster in London. It is a civic timekeeping structure, not a monument of worship or ancient origin, making it uniquely identifiable.