Iconic Architectures Around the World

What criteria were used to select the top 10 iconic pieces of architecture?

• Age and historical significance

• Height and size

• Cost and location

• Design aesthetics, influence, and iconic status

Which structure was a gift from France to the United States?

• The Eiffel Tower

• The Great Pyramid of Giza

• The Statue of Liberty

• Elizabeth Tower

What is the official name of Big Ben?

• Westminster Palace

• The Clock Tower

• Elizabeth Tower

• London Eye

Which architectural masterpiece is still under construction?

• Taj Mahal

• Sagrada Familia

• Sydney Opera House

• St. Basil's Cathedral

Who was the Taj Mahal commissioned by?

• Emperor Akbar

• Shah Jahan

• Humayun

• Babur

What unique style does St. Basil's Cathedral resemble?

• A lotus flower blooming

• A mountain peak

• A bonfire rising to the sky

• Waves in the ocean

What was the primary purpose of the Great Wall of China?

• For aesthetic purposes

• As a trade route

• To protect against invasions

• As a boundary marker

When was the Eiffel Tower erected?

• 1889

• 1900

• 1850

• 1923

What was the Coliseum used for in its heyday?

• For religious ceremonies

• As a marketplace

• For gladiatorial confrontations

• As a palace

Which ancient wonder is located in Egypt?

• The Great Wall of China

• The Coliseum

• The Great Pyramid of Giza

• The Eiffel Tower