Liuhe Pagoda - Quiz
Liuhe Pagoda
  • 1. In which year was the Liuhe Pagoda originally constructed?
A) 970
B) 1121
C) 1165
D) 1279
  • 2. Which kingdom was responsible for the original construction of the Liuhe Pagoda?
A) Qing Dynasty
B) Southern Song dynasty
C) Ming Dynasty
D) Wuyue Kingdom
  • 3. What was the primary purpose of building the Liuhe Pagoda according to legend?
A) To serve as a royal residence
B) To calm the tidal bore of the Qiantang River and as a navigational aid
C) To commemorate a military victory
D) To serve as a marketplace
  • 4. In which year was the Liuhe Pagoda completely destroyed?
A) 1121
B) 1165
C) 970
D) 1279
  • 5. During which dynasty was the Liuhe Pagoda fully reconstructed?
A) Southern Song dynasty
B) Qing Dynasty
C) Ming Dynasty
D) Wuyue Kingdom
  • 6. What materials were used for the construction of the current Liuhe Pagoda?
A) Stone and marble
B) Gold and silver
C) Wood and brick
D) Concrete and steel
  • 7. How many exterior stories does the Liuhe Pagoda appear to have?
A) Seven
B) Five
C) Thirteen
D) Nine
  • 8. How many interior stories does the Liuhe Pagoda actually have?
A) Five
B) Nine
C) Seven
D) Thirteen
  • 9. What shape is the Liuhe Pagoda?
A) Circular
B) Rectangular
C) Square
D) Octagonal
  • 10. What feature of the Liuhe Pagoda aids in navigation along the Qiantang River?
A) It had a large flagpole
B) It served as a lighthouse
C) It had a large bell
D) It had a large statue
  • 11. Who described the Liuhe Pagoda as a lighthouse in the Hangzhou Fu Zhi?
A) Joseph Needham
B) Mencius
C) Laozi
D) Confucius
  • 12. What is the height of the Liuhe Pagoda?
A) 30 metres (98 ft)
B) 100 metres (328 ft)
C) 59.89 metres (196.5 ft)
D) 75 metres (246 ft)
  • 13. What elements are carved and painted on the ceilings of each story of the Liuhe Pagoda?
A) Emperors, scholars, farmers, and soldiers
B) Animals, flowers, birds, and characters
C) Mountains, rivers, clouds, and stars
D) Dragons, phoenixes, tigers, and lions
  • 14. What is the appearance of the Liuhe Pagoda when viewed from outside?
A) Colorful with no specific pattern
B) Uniformly dark throughout
C) Layered-bright on the upper surface and dark underneath
D) Uniformly bright throughout
  • 15. What does the name 'Liuhe' refer to?
A) Six mountains
B) Six rivers
C) Six dynasties
D) Six Buddhist ordinances
  • 16. What additional features were added to the Liuhe Pagoda during the Ming and Qing Dynasties?
A) Additional exterior eaves
B) Additional interior rooms
C) A flagpole
D) A large bell
  • 17. What is the purpose of the 'Pagoda Park' near the Liuhe Pagoda?
A) To serve as a botanical garden
B) To host sports events
C) To feature models of ancient Chinese pagodas and illustrate their history, culture, and symbols
D) To serve as a shopping mall
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