Identifying Famous Landmarks in Metropolitan Cities

Description: Test your knowledge about famous landmarks in metropolitan cities around the world.
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Which iconic tower is located in Paris, France?

  1. Eiffel Tower

  2. Burj Khalifa

  3. Empire State Building

  4. Sydney Opera House


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Eiffel Tower is a wrought iron lattice tower on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France. It is named after the engineer Gustave Eiffel, whose company designed and built the tower.

What is the name of the famous opera house in Sydney, Australia?

  1. Sydney Opera House

  2. Royal Opera House

  3. Metropolitan Opera House

  4. La Scala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts center in Sydney, Australia. It is one of the 20th century's most famous and distinctive buildings.

Which landmark is known as the "Statue of Liberty" and is located in New York City, USA?

  1. Statue of Liberty

  2. Christ the Redeemer

  3. Colosseum

  4. Taj Mahal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Statue of Liberty is a colossal neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island in New York Harbor in New York City, in the United States. The copper statue, a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States, was designed by French sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi and built by Gustave Eiffel.

What is the name of the ancient amphitheater located in Rome, Italy?

  1. Colosseum

  2. Pompeii

  3. Pantheon

  4. Trevi Fountain


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is an oval amphitheater in the center of the city of Rome, Italy. Built of concrete and stone, it is the largest amphitheater ever built, and is still the largest standing amphitheater in the world, despite its age.

Which iconic tower is located in London, United Kingdom?

  1. Big Ben

  2. Eiffel Tower

  3. Burj Khalifa

  4. Sydney Opera House


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the clock at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, and is generally extended to refer to both the clock and the clock tower.

What is the name of the famous temple complex in Bangkok, Thailand?

  1. Grand Palace

  2. Wat Arun

  3. Wat Pho

  4. Erawan Shrine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since 1782.

Which landmark is known as the "Taj Mahal" and is located in Agra, India?

  1. Taj Mahal

  2. Red Fort

  3. Qutub Minar

  4. Hawa Mahal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra. It was commissioned in 1631 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

What is the name of the famous castle in Prague, Czech Republic?

  1. Prague Castle

  2. Charles Bridge

  3. Old Town Square

  4. Dancing House


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Prague Castle is a castle complex in Prague, Czech Republic, built in the 9th century. It is one of the largest ancient castles in the world.

Which landmark is known as the "Christ the Redeemer" and is located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil?

  1. Christ the Redeemer

  2. Sugarloaf Mountain

  3. Copacabana Beach

  4. Maracanã Stadium


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Christ the Redeemer is a statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is located at the peak of Corcovado Mountain, overlooking the city.

What is the name of the famous bridge in San Francisco, USA?

  1. Golden Gate Bridge

  2. Brooklyn Bridge

  3. Sydney Harbour Bridge

  4. Tower Bridge


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Golden Gate Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate strait, the entrance to San Francisco Bay in California.

Which landmark is known as the "Forbidden City" and is located in Beijing, China?

  1. Forbidden City

  2. Great Wall of China

  3. Temple of Heaven

  4. Summer Palace


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Forbidden City is a palace complex in Beijing, China. It was the Chinese imperial palace from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty.

What is the name of the famous tower in Tokyo, Japan?

  1. Tokyo Skytree

  2. Tokyo Tower

  3. Sensō-ji Temple

  4. Meiji Shrine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tokyo Skytree is a broadcasting and observation tower in Tokyo, Japan. It became the tallest structure in Japan and also making it the tallest tower in the world.

Which landmark is known as the "Red Square" and is located in Moscow, Russia?

  1. Red Square

  2. St. Basil's Cathedral

  3. Kremlin

  4. Bolshoi Theatre


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Red Square is a public square in Moscow, Russia. It is surrounded by a number of historic buildings, including the Kremlin, St. Basil's Cathedral, and the GUM百貨店.

What is the name of the famous opera house in Milan, Italy?

  1. La Scala

  2. Royal Opera House

  3. Metropolitan Opera House

  4. Sydney Opera House


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

La Scala is an opera house in Milan, Italy. It is one of the world's most famous opera houses and is known for its performances of Italian opera.

Which landmark is known as the "Sydney Harbour Bridge" and is located in Sydney, Australia?

  1. Sydney Harbour Bridge

  2. Golden Gate Bridge

  3. Brooklyn Bridge

  4. Tower Bridge


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sydney Harbour Bridge is a steel through arch bridge across Sydney Harbour that carries rail, vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic between the Sydney central business district (CBD) and the North Shore.

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