Exploring the world's largest book, kuthodaw pagoda's marvel

The Kuthodao Pagoda in Myanmar is home to the world's largest book, consisting of 730 marble tablets inscribed with Buddha's teachings in Pali. Built in 1857, the pagoda's tablets were originally adorned with jewels and gold ink, which were stolen during the British invasion in the 1880s. Today, the inscriptions are preserved with black ink, ensuring their readability for future generations.

What is unique about the Kuthodao Pagoda?

• It was built in the 20th century.

• It is the tallest pagoda in the world.

• It is made entirely of marble.

• It is surrounded by the world's largest book.

What do the 730 white stupas around the Kuthodao Pagoda contain?

• Gold and jewels

• Marble tablets with Buddha's teachings

• Statues of Buddha

• Ancient Pali manuscripts

In what language are the teachings on the tablets written?

• Pali

• Hindi

• Sanskrit

• Burmese

What happened to the tablets during the British invasion in the 1880s?

• They were translated into English.

• They were destroyed.

• They were moved to a museum.

• They were looted of their gold ink and jewels.

How is the text on the tablets preserved today?

• With protective glass

• With digital copies

• With black ink

• With gold ink