Eiffel Tower Quiz

Why was the Eiffel Tower built?

• To serve as a lighthouse

• To celebrate the French Revolution

• For the 1889 World’s Fair

• As a royal palace

Who was the Eiffel Tower named after?

• Napoleon Bonaparte

• Gustave Eiffel

• Louis XIV

• Claude Monet

What is the height of the Eiffel Tower, including its antenna?

• 160 meters

• 300 meters

• 324 meters

• 500 meters

What material was primarily used to build the Eiffel Tower?

• Brick

• Wood

• Iron

• Glass

How long did it take to build the Eiffel Tower?

• Six months

• One year

• Two years

• Five years

Why did some people originally dislike the Eiffel Tower?

• They thought it was too short

• They thought it was ugly

• It blocked the view of the Seine River

• It was too expensive to visit

What special feature does the first floor of the Eiffel Tower have?

• A swimming pool

• A see-through floor

• A museum of French history

• A roller coaster

What happens to the Eiffel Tower every seven years?

• It is rebuilt

• It is repainted

• It is moved to a new location

• It is closed for maintenance

How was the Eiffel Tower made useful to people after it was built?

• It was used as a radio and TV signal tower

• It became a government office

• It was turned into a hotel

• It was used as a prison

How does the Eiffel Tower change for special occasions?

• It is covered in flowers

• The top section is removed

• It is decorated with different colors of lights

• A flag is placed on top