Question

select the correct answer.
which statement best supports why the ruler, shah jahan, built the taj mahal using all white marble?
a. the ruler thought the white marble would emphasize the vegetal patterns to create an endless design.
b. white marble was a traditional material of islamic art of that time.
c. the white marble illuminated at night and drew attention to the wondrous building.

Explanation:

White marble held significant symbolic and traditional value in Mughal (a branch of Islamic) architecture of Shah Jahan's era. It was a widely used, esteemed material for imperial and religious structures in that Islamic artistic tradition, making this the strongest supporting reason. Option A's focus on vegetal patterns is not the core reason for choosing white marble, and option C's night illumination is a secondary effect rather than the primary motivation for the material choice.

Answer:

B. White marble was a traditional material of Islamic art of that time.