UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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Which of these is NOT a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  1. Taj Mahal

  2. Great Wall of China

  3. Eiffel Tower

  4. Statue of Liberty


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Eiffel Tower is a famous landmark in Paris, France, but it is not a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

What is the largest UNESCO World Heritage Site in the world?

  1. Great Barrier Reef

  2. Yellowstone National Park

  3. Grand Canyon

  4. Amazon Rainforest


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Amazon Rainforest is the largest UNESCO World Heritage Site in the world, covering an area of over 5.5 million square kilometers.

Which country has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites?

  1. Italy

  2. China

  3. Spain

  4. France


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Italy has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites, with 58 sites inscribed on the list.

What is the oldest UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  1. Stonehenge

  2. Pyramids of Giza

  3. Angkor Wat

  4. Machu Picchu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Stonehenge is the oldest UNESCO World Heritage Site, dating back to around 3000 BC.

Which UNESCO World Heritage Site is known as the "Lost City of the Incas"?

  1. Machu Picchu

  2. Petra

  3. Chichen Itza

  4. Tikal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Machu Picchu is an ancient city located in the Andes Mountains of Peru and is known as the "Lost City of the Incas".

What is the largest Buddhist temple complex in the world?

  1. Borobudur

  2. Angkor Wat

  3. Shwedagon Pagoda

  4. Golden Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Borobudur is the largest Buddhist temple complex in the world, located in Indonesia.

Which UNESCO World Heritage Site is known as the "Pink City"?

  1. Jaipur

  2. Petra

  3. Chichen Itza

  4. Tikal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jaipur is known as the "Pink City" due to the use of pink sandstone in its construction.

What is the largest coral reef system in the world?

  1. Great Barrier Reef

  2. Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System

  3. Red Sea Coral Reef System

  4. Coral Triangle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Great Barrier Reef is the largest coral reef system in the world, located off the coast of Australia.

Which UNESCO World Heritage Site is known as the "Forbidden City"?

  1. 故宫 (Gùgōng)

  2. Taj Mahal

  3. Machu Picchu

  4. Chichen Itza


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

故宫 (Gùgōng) is known as the "Forbidden City" and was the imperial palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties in Beijing, China.

What is the largest desert in the world?

  1. Sahara Desert

  2. Antarctic Polar Desert

  3. Arctic Polar Desert

  4. Gobi Desert


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sahara Desert is the largest desert in the world, covering an area of over 9 million square kilometers.

Which UNESCO World Heritage Site is known as the "Pearl of the Orient"?

  1. Angkor Wat

  2. Taj Mahal

  3. Hagia Sophia

  4. Petra


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Taj Mahal is known as the "Pearl of the Orient" and is a mausoleum located in Agra, India.

What is the largest rainforest in the world?

  1. Amazon Rainforest

  2. Congo Rainforest

  3. Southeast Asian Rainforest

  4. Atlantic Forest


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Amazon Rainforest is the largest rainforest in the world, covering an area of over 5.5 million square kilometers.

Which UNESCO World Heritage Site is known as the "City of a Thousand Temples"?

  1. Angkor Wat

  2. Bagan

  3. Ayutthaya

  4. Sukhothai


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bagan is known as the "City of a Thousand Temples" and is located in Myanmar.

What is the largest mountain range in the world?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Andes

  3. Rocky Mountains

  4. Alps


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Himalayas are the largest mountain range in the world, stretching for over 2,400 kilometers.

Which UNESCO World Heritage Site is known as the "Floating City"?

  1. Venice

  2. Amsterdam

  3. Stockholm

  4. Copenhagen


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Venice is known as the "Floating City" due to its unique network of canals and bridges.

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