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Total questions: 80
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What are two other islands in the English Channel that are self governing? (82)
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The 13th -century Harlech Castle is in what country? (80)
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Where is the Isle of Skye with its rugged mountains and unspoiled wilderness? (82)
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Who sculpted the Angel of North steel sculpture that has dominated the skyline in northeast England since 1998? 82
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In which city is Trinity College, the world famous university, that educated writers likes Bram Stoker and Oscar Wilde? 82
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What river flows through London? 82
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What is the name of the two rocky islands on the southwest coast of Ireland? 84
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Vatnajokull is among the largest glaciers in which European county? 82
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What is the name of the tallest church in Iceland completed in 1986? 84
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In which country does the cliff edge of Trolltunga offer a breathtaking view of the surround fjord? 86
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Where was the first hotel made entirely of ice built? 88
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Where is the legendary home of Father Christmas? 86
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In what country is the Kopu Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse guiding ships since 1531? 88
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In which Estonian city is St. Olaf's Church located? 90
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What is the Lithuanian castle that sits on the island of Lake Galve? 90
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In which forest in Poland has European bison be successfully reintroduced after near extinction in 1921? 92
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The state if a mermaid swam up the Wisla River to what European city? 92
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What 14th-century Royal Castle of King Casimir III overlooks the city of Krakow, known as the medieval center and Jewish Quarter? 92
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What cathedral outside of Krakow is carved entirely out of salt? 92
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What German castle was the inspiration for the Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland? 92
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When was the rise and fall of the Berlin wall? 94
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What is the name of this iconic landmark in Brussels. The nice spheres symbolize an iron crystal's atom, magnified 165 billion times. 96
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What is the name of the 16th century royal hunting lodge near Orleans, France, this is the historic residences of France's nobility? 98
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How many feet tall is the Eiffel Tower built in Paris in 1889? 98
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The Alhambra is a magnificent fortified Moorish palace in what European city? 98
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Designed by Antoni Gaudi and construction began in 1882, La Sagrada Familia is a a unique church in what city? 98
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What county is Cathedrals beach located? 98
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In what city was the Casa da Musica concert hall opened in 2004? 100
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What is the name of this brightly colored royal castle that sits on a hill overlooking the town of Sintra, to the west of Lisbon? 100
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What is the name of the volcano, near modern-day Naples, that erupted, covering the city of Pompeii in ash? 104
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The Leaning Tower of Pisa began leaning as soon as construction started in 1173, how many feet does it measure on its highest side? 104
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What building features ceilings featuring vast painting by the Italian artist Michelangelo? 106
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What is the most recognizable mountain in the Alps? Located in Switzerland, it's pyramid-shaped peak rises 14,692 ft. 108
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What is the tallest building in Sarajevo? 118
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In what city is the National Library of Kosovo, a domed building that holds more than 2 million items, including books, manuscripts & maps? 116
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In what country does the Kyrenia Castle overlook the harbor of Kyrenia? It dates back to the 16th century. 118
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What building stands at the top of the ancient site in Greece called the Acropolis, which overlooks Athens? 120
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What is the name of the 14th-century Romanian castle in the Carpathian Mountain that was Bram Stoker's inspiration for the setting of Dracula?
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What 15th-century Ukrainian fortress was built to protect Moldova from invaders. The round tower helped it resist cannon fire. 124
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What is the name of the world's largest freshwater lake in southern Siberia. The lake holds 20% of the planet's fresh surface water. 126
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The Sultan Ahmen Mosque, also known as the Blue Mosque, dominates the skyline of what country? 130
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Where in Turkey is the Library of Celsus, the ancient site of Ephesus, once a prosperous Roman city. 130
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Where in the Heydar Aliyev Center, famous for its wavelike design? 132
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In what country is the Symphony of Stones, a rock formation in Garni Canyon? Its tall basalt columns resemble the pips of an organ? 132
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In what country are the Pigeon Rocks, a pair of giant limestone rocks that stand in the sea off the coast of Beirut? 134
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In what city is the Jewish Western Wall and the Islamic Dome of the Rock Shrine? 134
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What country is the "land of rivers," where the Euphrates and Tigris rivers branch to form a large river system? 136
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In what country is the Great Mosque of Samara, a stone minaret that was once the largest mosque in the world, built in the 9th century? 136
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The (a) Gate, built in 575 BCE, was one of the entrances to Mesopotamian city of Babylon. 136
The Prophet Muhammad, founder of Islam, was born in what city? Millions of Muslims make the Hajj, or pilgrimage, to this sacred city. 138
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In what country is the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the tallest building in the world? 140
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In what country is the Kalyan minaret, a 12th-century minaret in the city of Bukhara, used for prayer and a lookout for invaders. 142
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In what country is the Darvaza crater, burning since 1971, this gas crater is a natural gas field that collapsed to form a 66ft crater. 142
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In what country is the Great Mosque of Herat, which has stood in the city of Herat for 800 years? 144
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In which India city is the Qila-i-Kuhna Mosque, built around 1541 inside the fort of Purana Qila. 148
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What is the name of the monastery high up in the Paro Valley, which marks the spot where Buddhism was first practiced in Bhutan, Bangladesh? 150
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In what Myanmar city is there a stunning skyline of Buddhist temples built by its ancient rulers from the 11th century onward? 152
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What is the largest religious monument in the world? It is featured on the Cambodian flag. 152
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Where can Thailand's waterfalls, forest, shines, and country's highest mountain be found? 154
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What northeastern Vietnam bay contains rocky limestone islands covered in rain forest that dot the waters and is a popular spot on daily boat trips? 156
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On what island is the unusual conical hills, known as the Chocolate hills? 156
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The Great Wall of China spans more than (a) miles? 160
What do you call the 2.5 mile strip of empty demilitarized land between North and South Korea? 160
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What is Japan's most famous volcano? 163
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In what country is the Petronas Towers, the world's tallest twin towers in Kuala Lumpur? They both have 88 floors. 164
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What is Marina Bay Sands in Singapore? 168
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Who lives in a palace called Istana Nurul Iman? Surrounded by a lagoon, it is the world's largest residential palace. 166
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What is the name of an ancient sandstone rock sacred to Aboriginal people in the remote town of Alice Springs in Australia? 170
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One of Australia's most famous buildings is the (a) at Sydney Harbour. 170
What is the name of the US base at the South Pole, one of many permanent scientific research stations? 178
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What is the name of the volcano on Basse-Terre that is the highest peak in the Lesser Antilles? 180
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What is the colorful capital of Curacao? 180
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Where is the 13th-century Mont Orgueil Castle located?
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In what country is the center of Muslim worship in the capital city of Tunis where the Zitouna Mosque is? 38
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In what country is the Martyrs' Memorial, a massive concrete monument that commemorates its independence from France in 1962. 38
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In what city is the 14th-century Sultan Hussan Mosque? 40
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In what county is the Great Mosque of Djenne? 42
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Where is Ennedi Massid, a dramatic rock formation in the sandstone plateau, where over centuries, erosion by wind and water shaped it? 44
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Where is the colorful Enda Mariam Cathedral? 44
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In what country is The Cotton Tree? It is a protected, peaceful place, with historical and spiritual links. 50
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