Historical Buildings Quiz Princ of Cons

What is the primary purpose of the Pyramids of Egypt?

• Served as palaces for the pharaohs

• Used as defensive structures

• Served as tombs for the pharaohs

• Used as public meeting spaces

When was the Eiffel Tower completed?

• 1887

• 1889

• 1890

• 1900

How long is the Great Wall of China?

• Approximately 13,000 miles

• Approximately 5,500 miles

• Approximately 10,000 miles

• Approximately 8,850 miles

Who is credited with the discovery of Machu Picchu to the outside world?

• Christopher Columbus

• Hernán Cortés

• Hiram Bingham

• Francisco Pizarro

What was the original color of the Eiffel Tower?

• Black

• Brown

• Red

• Green

Which Pharaoh was the Great Pyramid of Giza built for?

• Khufu

• Ramses II

• Tutankhamun

• Cleopatra

How many stones are estimated to have been used in the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza?

• Approximately 800,000

• Approximately 2.3 million

• Approximately 1 million

• Approximately 500,000

What is the primary material used in the construction of the Eiffel Tower?

• Steel

• Iron

• Bronze

• Aluminum

During which dynasty was the majority of the Great Wall of China built?

• Han Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

What is the elevation of Machu Picchu?

• Approximately 2,430 meters above sea level

• Approximately 1,500 meters above sea level

• Approximately 3,000 meters above sea level

• Approximately 1,000 meters above sea level