Which of the following roofing materials did the Japanese builders of the Kondo, or Golden Hall, of the Horyuji derive from the Chinese model?

A) Wood
B) Thatch
C) Ceramic tile
D) Marble

Ceramic Tile

A durable tile made from ceramic materials like clay, used for covering floors, walls, and other surfaces.

Horyuji

One of the oldest and most significant temples in Japan, known for its wooden architecture, ancient artifacts, and as a repository of Japanese art history.

Kondo

Japanese, “golden hall.” The main hall for worship in a Japanese Buddhist temple complex. The kondo contained statues of the Buddha and the bodhisattvas to whom the temple was dedicated.