World Landmarks Quiz

1. In which country is the Eiffel Tower located?

1. Belgium
2. France
3. Italy
4. Spain

2. Which country is home to Machu Picchu?

1. Bolivia
2. Colombia
3. Ecuador
4. Peru

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

1. To facilitate trade along the Silk Road
2. To mark the Chinese empire's borders for tax collection
3. To protect Chinese states against nomadic invasions from the north
4. To serve as a ceremonial walkway for emperors

4. In which city is the Colosseum located?

1. Athens
2. Cairo
3. Istanbul
4. Rome

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

1. France
2. Germany
3. Spain
4. United Kingdom

6. In which country is Angkor Wat located?

1. Cambodia
2. Myanmar
3. Thailand
4. Vietnam

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

1. Avebury
2. Callanish
3. Castlerigg
4. Stonehenge

8. In which city would you find the Sagrada Família cathedral?

1. Barcelona
2. Madrid
3. Seville
4. Valencia

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

1. Egypt
2. Israel
3. Jordan
4. Saudi Arabia

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

1. The Colossus of Rhodes
2. The Hanging Gardens
3. The Lighthouse of Alexandria
4. The Temple of Artemis

11. The Christ the Redeemer statue overlooks which city?

1. Buenos Aires
2. Lima
3. Rio de Janeiro
4. São Paulo

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

1. India
2. Indonesia
3. Myanmar
4. Sri Lanka

13. Which is the tallest building in the world?

1. Burj Khalifa
2. Makkah Royal Clock Tower
3. One World Trade Center
4. Shanghai Tower

14. Where is the Acropolis of Athens located?

1. In the centre of Athens at street level
2. On a rocky hill above the city of Athens
3. On an island in the Aegean Sea
4. On the outskirts of Athens near the sea

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

1. Athens
2. Cairo
3. Istanbul
4. Tehran

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

1. The Forbidden City
2. The Imperial Garden
3. The Summer Palace
4. The Temple of Heaven

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

1. Devils Marbles
2. The Pinnacles
3. Uluru
4. Wave Rock

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

1. Belize
2. Guatemala
3. Honduras
4. Mexico

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

1. Bordeaux
2. Lyon
3. Nice
4. Paris

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

1. The Colossus of Rhodes
2. The Lighthouse of Alexandria
3. The Statue of Zeus
4. The Temple of Artemis