Famous Landmarks and Monuments

Description: Test your knowledge about some of the world's most iconic landmarks and monuments.
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Which of these landmarks is located in Paris, France?

  1. Eiffel Tower

  2. Taj Mahal

  3. Statue of Liberty

  4. Great Wall of China


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 ancient monument in Egypt that is made up of three pyramids?

  1. Pyramids of Giza

  2. Colosseum

  3. Stonehenge

  4. Machu Picchu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pyramids of Giza are a complex of three pyramids located in Giza, Egypt. The largest of the three is the Great Pyramid of Giza, which is also known as the Pyramid of Khufu or the Pyramid of Cheops.

Which of these landmarks is located in Rome, Italy?

  1. Colosseum

  2. Taj Mahal

  3. Statue of Liberty

  4. Great Wall of China


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Colosseum is an oval amphitheatre in the center of the city of Rome, Italy. Built of concrete and stone, it is the largest amphitheatre ever built, and is still the largest standing amphitheatre in the world.

What is the name of the ancient stone circle located in Wiltshire, England?

  1. Pyramids of Giza

  2. Colosseum

  3. Stonehenge

  4. Machu Picchu


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Stonehenge is a prehistoric stone circle located in Wiltshire, England. It consists of a ring of standing stones, each around 13 feet (4.0 m) high, 7 feet (2.1 m) wide, and 25 tons in weight.

Which of these landmarks is located in Peru?

  1. Pyramids of Giza

  2. Colosseum

  3. Stonehenge

  4. Machu Picchu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Machu Picchu is an ancient city located in the Andes Mountains of Peru. It was built by the Inca Empire in the 15th century and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.

What is the name of the famous statue located in New York City, United States?

  1. Pyramids of Giza

  2. Colosseum

  3. Stonehenge

  4. Statue of Liberty


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Statue of Liberty is a copper statue, a gift from the people of France to the people of the United States, and is a symbol of freedom and democracy.

Which of these landmarks is located in China?

  1. Pyramids of Giza

  2. Colosseum

  3. Stonehenge

  4. Great Wall of China


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Great Wall of China is a large fortification in China. It was built, rebuilt, and maintained over 2,000 years by many successive dynasties.

What is the name of the ancient city located in Jordan?

  1. Pyramids of Giza

  2. Petra

  3. Stonehenge

  4. Machu Picchu


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Petra is an ancient city in Jordan. It is famous for its rock-cut architecture and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Which of these landmarks is located in India?

  1. Pyramids of Giza

  2. Colosseum

  3. Taj Mahal

  4. Great Wall of China


Correct Option: C
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 ancient city located in Mexico?

  1. Pyramids of Giza

  2. Colosseum

  3. Stonehenge

  4. Teotihuacan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Teotihuacan is an ancient city in Mexico. It was one of the largest cities in the pre-Columbian Americas, with a population of over 100,000 people.

Which of these landmarks is located in Australia?

  1. Pyramids of Giza

  2. Colosseum

  3. Stonehenge

  4. Sydney Opera House


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

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

What is the name of the ancient city located in Cambodia?

  1. Pyramids of Giza

  2. Colosseum

  3. Stonehenge

  4. Angkor Wat


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Angkor Wat is a temple complex in Cambodia and is the largest religious monument in the world.

Which of these landmarks is located in Brazil?

  1. Pyramids of Giza

  2. Colosseum

  3. Stonehenge

  4. Christ the Redeemer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Christ the Redeemer is a statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world.

What is the name of the ancient city located in Peru?

  1. Pyramids of Giza

  2. Colosseum

  3. Stonehenge

  4. Machu Picchu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Machu Picchu is an ancient city located in the Andes Mountains of Peru. It was built by the Inca Empire in the 15th century and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.

Which of these landmarks is located in Russia?

  1. Pyramids of Giza

  2. Colosseum

  3. Stonehenge

  4. Saint Basil's Cathedral


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Saint Basil's Cathedral is a famous Russian Orthodox church located in Moscow, Russia. It is known for its colorful domes and unique architecture.

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