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Answer: D - There are approximately 9,000 rooms in the Forbidden City, the largest architectural ensemble in China.

Key Takeaway: The Forbidden City was the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming Dynasty to the end of the Qing Dynasty and is the largest Chinese architectural structure in existence. Completed during the 15^th century, the masterpiece is located in the middle of Beijing, China, and is comprised of nearly 9,000 rooms. Since 1925, the Forbidden City has been under the charge of the Palace Museum, whose extensive collection of artwork and artifacts were built upon the imperial collections of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The Forbidden City was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.