Which of the following buildings was the focus of the north-south axis of the Forbidden City?

A) Pavilion of Bright Melodies
B) Hall of Preserved Elegance
C) Noon Gate
D) Hall of Supreme Harmony

Forbidden City

The Chinese imperial palace complex in Beijing, which served as the home of emperors and their households for nearly 500 years, from the Ming to the end of the Qing dynasty.

North-South Axis

A directional line used in geography and cartography that runs from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Hall of Supreme Harmony

The largest hall within the Forbidden City in Beijing, China, used for major ceremonies, such as imperial weddings and coronations.