Landmark Buildings and Structures

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Which iconic tower in Paris, France, is known as the "Eiffel Tower"?

  1. Arc de Triomphe

  2. Notre Dame Cathedral

  3. Eiffel Tower

  4. Louvre Museum


Correct Option: C
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 stone monument located in Stonehenge, England?

  1. Pyramids of Giza

  2. Stonehenge

  3. Colosseum

  4. Taj Mahal


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Stonehenge is a prehistoric stone circle located in Wiltshire, England. It is composed of a ring of standing stones, each around 13 feet (4 meters) high, 7 feet (2 meters) wide, and 30 tons in weight.

Which historical structure in Rome, Italy, is known as the "Colosseum"?

  1. Leaning Tower of Pisa

  2. Colosseum

  3. Pantheon

  4. Trevi Fountain


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, 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 capable of holding between 50,000 and 80,000 spectators.

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

  1. Sydney Opera House

  2. Burj Khalifa

  3. Christ the Redeemer

  4. Statue of Liberty


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 ancient wonder of the world is located in Giza, Egypt?

  1. Pyramids of Giza

  2. Great Wall of China

  3. Machu Picchu

  4. Chichen Itza


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

What is the name of the famous leaning tower located in Pisa, Italy?

  1. Leaning Tower of Pisa

  2. Eiffel Tower

  3. Big Ben

  4. Taj Mahal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a freestanding bell tower located in the city of Pisa, Italy. It is known for its notable tilt, caused by an unstable foundation.

Which historical monument in India is known as the "Taj Mahal"?

  1. Taj Mahal

  2. Great Wall of China

  3. Statue of Liberty

  4. Sydney Opera House


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 1632 by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

What is the name of the iconic clock tower located in London, England?

  1. Big Ben

  2. Eiffel Tower

  3. Leaning Tower of Pisa

  4. Taj Mahal


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.

Which ancient city in Peru is known as "Machu Picchu"?

  1. Machu Picchu

  2. Chichen Itza

  3. Petra

  4. Angkor Wat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Machu Picchu is an ancient city located in the Cusco Region of Peru. It is situated on a mountain ridge 2,430 meters (7,970 feet) above sea level.

What is the name of the ancient city in Jordan known for its intricate carvings and rock-cut architecture?

  1. Petra

  2. Machu Picchu

  3. Angkor Wat

  4. Chichen Itza


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Petra is an ancient city in Jordan, famous for its intricate carvings and rock-cut architecture. It is believed to have been founded by the Nabataeans, an Arab people who inhabited the region from the 4th century BC to the 1st century AD.

Which ancient temple complex in Cambodia is known as "Angkor Wat"?

  1. Angkor Wat

  2. Chichen Itza

  3. Machu Picchu

  4. Petra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Angkor Wat is a temple complex in Cambodia and is the largest religious monument in the world. It was built by the Khmer Empire, which ruled much of Southeast Asia from the 9th to the 15th centuries.

What is the name of the ancient Mayan city located in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula?

  1. Chichen Itza

  2. Machu Picchu

  3. Angkor Wat

  4. Petra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chichen Itza is an ancient Mayan city located in Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. It is famous for its large pyramid, known as El Castillo, or Kukulkan's Pyramid.

Which iconic statue in New York City, USA, is known as the "Statue of Liberty"?

  1. Statue of Liberty

  2. Christ the Redeemer

  3. Eiffel Tower

  4. Sydney Opera House


Correct Option: A
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.

What is the name of the iconic statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, known as the "Christ the Redeemer"?

  1. Christ the Redeemer

  2. Statue of Liberty

  3. Eiffel Tower

  4. Sydney Opera House


Correct Option: A
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 and is a symbol of Christianity.

Which iconic skyscraper in Dubai, UAE, is known as the "Burj Khalifa"?

  1. Burj Khalifa

  2. Eiffel Tower

  3. Sydney Opera House

  4. Taj Mahal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Burj Khalifa is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is the tallest building in the world, standing at a height of 828 meters (2,717 feet).

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