World Landmarks Quiz

Question 1

In which country is the Eiffel Tower located?

Accepted Answer

France

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Belgium

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Italy

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Spain

Question 2

Which country is home to Machu Picchu?

Accepted Answer

Peru

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Bolivia

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Ecuador

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Colombia

Question 3

The Great Wall of China was primarily built to serve what purpose?

Accepted Answer

To protect Chinese states against nomadic invasions from the north

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To mark the Chinese empire's borders for tax collection

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To facilitate trade along the Silk Road

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To serve as a ceremonial walkway for emperors

Question 4

In which city is the Colosseum located?

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Rome

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Athens

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Istanbul

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Cairo

Question 5

The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the United States from which country?

Accepted Answer

France

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United Kingdom

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Spain

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Germany

Question 6

In which country is Angkor Wat located?

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Cambodia

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Thailand

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Vietnam

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Myanmar

Question 7

What is the famous ancient monument consisting of standing stones on Salisbury Plain in England?

Accepted Answer

Stonehenge

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Avebury

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Castlerigg

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Callanish

Question 8

In which city would you find the Sagrada Família cathedral?

Accepted Answer

Barcelona

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Madrid

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Seville

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Valencia

Question 9

Which country is home to the ancient city of Petra, carved into rose-red rock?

Accepted Answer

Jordan

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Israel

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Saudi Arabia

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Egypt

Question 10

What is the name of the ancient wonder of the world that stood in Alexandria, Egypt?

Accepted Answer

The Lighthouse of Alexandria

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The Colossus of Rhodes

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The Hanging Gardens

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The Temple of Artemis

Question 11

The Christ the Redeemer statue overlooks which city?

Accepted Answer

Rio de Janeiro

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São Paulo

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Buenos Aires

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Lima

Question 12

In which country is the ancient temple complex of Borobudur located?

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Indonesia

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India

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Sri Lanka

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Myanmar

Question 13

Which is the tallest building in the world?

Accepted Answer

Burj Khalifa

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Shanghai Tower

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One World Trade Center

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Makkah Royal Clock Tower

Question 14

Where is the Acropolis of Athens located?

Accepted Answer

On a rocky hill above the city of Athens

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On an island in the Aegean Sea

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On the outskirts of Athens near the sea

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In the centre of Athens at street level

Question 15

The Hagia Sophia, one of the world's greatest buildings, is located in which city?

Accepted Answer

Istanbul

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Athens

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Cairo

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Tehran

Question 16

What is the name of the royal palace complex in Beijing, known as the 'Purple Forbidden City'?

Accepted Answer

The Forbidden City

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The Summer Palace

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The Temple of Heaven

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The Imperial Garden

Question 17

Which famous rock is considered the spiritual heart of Australia and sacred to the Anangu Aboriginal people?

Accepted Answer

Uluru

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Wave Rock

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Devils Marbles

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The Pinnacles

Question 18

In which country is Chichen Itza, the ancient Mayan city, located?

Accepted Answer

Mexico

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Guatemala

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Belize

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Honduras

Question 19

The Palace of Versailles, a symbol of French royal power, is located near which city?

Accepted Answer

Paris

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Lyon

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Bordeaux

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Nice

Question 20

What ancient wonder of the world stood on the island of Rhodes and was a giant bronze statue?

Accepted Answer

The Colossus of Rhodes

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The Lighthouse of Alexandria

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The Statue of Zeus

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The Temple of Artemis