WORLD LANDMARKS QUIZ

Where is this amazing building?

• London, England

• Sydney, Australia

• New York, the USA

• Paris, France

Answer explanation

The Sydney Opera House, built in Australia’s biggest city, is famous for its roof’s architecture resembling shells or sails.

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It's an ancient citadel in Peru. What is it?

• Great Pyramid of Giza

• Taj Mahal

• Machu Picchu

• Moai on Easter Island

Answer explanation

Machu Picchu is a 15th Century Inca citadel. Machu Picchu is a UNESCO heritage site for its natural, as well as cultural, significance.

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Angkor Wat is a large temple complex in Cambodia.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Angkor Wat, located in Cambodia is the largest religious monument in the entire world. Originally constructed as a Hindu temple, it slowly evolved into the Buddhist temple we see today.

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Where can you see these human-like figures?

• Agra, India

• California, the USA

• Easter Island, Chile

• Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Answer explanation

The Moai are huge statues on the Polynesian island Rapa Nui (Easter Island). The construction of this landmark is considered one of the most creative and remarkable feats of ancient architecture with some of the statues weighing over 80 tonnes!

This bustling square is located in which American city?

• New York

• Washington

• Texas

• California

Answer explanation

Times Square is located in New York City in the United States. Times Square is brightly lit by numerous digital billboards and advertisements.

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The Taj Mahal is located in Europe.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

The Taj Mahal is a beautiful marble and ivory mausoleum in Agra, India. It was built in 1632 by the Mughal emperor to house the tomb of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

Where is this UNESCO World Heritage Site?

• Australia

• Vietnam

• Combodia

• Thailand

Answer explanation

Hạ Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular travel destination in Quảng Ninh province, Vietnam. The name Hạ Long means "descending dragon".

Where can you see this GREAT WALL?

• Italy

• Vietnam

• Japan

• China

Answer explanation

The Great Wall is the largest man-made project in the world. The complete route is over 20,000 km, stretching from the east seaside to the west desert in northern China

Where is the Eiffel Tower?

• Lyon, France

• Paris, France

• Washington, the USA

• Venice, Italy

Answer explanation

The Eiffel Tower is a global icon and has become to most visited in Paris, France. The tower is 1,063 feet tall, which is about the same height as an 81-storey building.

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Match the landmarks with their correct name

c

d

e

f

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The Statue of Liberty

Big Ben

Leaning Tower of Pisa

Eiffel Tower

Great Pyramid of Giza

Kremlin

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