The Race for the Tallest Skyscraper Quiz

What is the distance between a skyscraper's highest usable floor and the architectural top called?

• Vanity height

• Pride height

• Ego height

• Glory height

Which building was once the tallest skyscraper in the world with a total height of 508 meters?

• Burj al-Arab

• Burj Khalifa

• Commerzbank Tower

• Taipei 101

What percentage of Taipei 101 is unusable due to its vanity height?

• 10%

• 14%

• 20%

• 25%

Which country's tallest building, Commerzbank Tower, was designed with natural systems of lighting and ventilation to reduce energy consumption?

• United States

• China

• Germany

• Dubai

How much of the Burj al-Arab's top is purely for decoration?

• 25%

• 39%

• 20%

• 30%

Which city is home to five of the world's top 10 vainest buildings?

• London

• Shanghai

• Dubai

• New York

What is the main driving force behind the construction of tall skyscrapers today?

• Vanity and ego

• Environmental sustainability

• Saving urban land

• Religious undertones

What is the purpose of the indoor gardens in Germany's Commerzbank Tower?

• To increase the building's height

• To reduce energy consumption

• To provide a relaxing environment for workers

• To attract tourists

Which country is not only out for glory in building tall skyscrapers?

• Dubai

• Germany

• United States

• China

What should there be a competition for, according to the text?

• The world's most expensive skyscraper

• The world's tallest skyscraper

• The world's greenest skyscraper

• The world's most luxurious skyscraper