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01
Landmarks of Europe
12 questions1“Built for the 1889 World's Fair, which Parisian iron tower was initially criticized by artists as an eyesore?Easy
2
Gladiatorial contests once drew tens of thousands to which amphitheater in the heart of Rome?Easy
3“Still under construction after over a century, what Barcelona basilica was designed by Antoni Gaudí?Medium
4“Crowned by the Parthenon, which hilltop citadel overlooks the Greek capital?Medium
5“Commissioned by Bavaria's 'Mad King' Ludwig II, which fantasy-style castle is said to have inspired Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle?Medium
6“Aligned with the solstice sunrise, what prehistoric stone circle stands on Salisbury Plain in England?Easy
7“A construction flaw left which Italian bell tower tilting for centuries before it became a global tourist icon?Easy
8
Once stranded in no-man's-land between East and West, which Berlin monument became a symbol of German reunification in 1989?Medium
9
Lined with baroque statues, what 14th-century stone bridge crosses the Vltava River in Prague?Hard
10
Perched on a rocky tidal island in Normandy, which fortified abbey seems to float during high tide?Medium
11“Legend says tossing a coin backward over your shoulder into which Roman fountain guarantees a return trip to the city?Easy
12“Overlooking Granada, what Moorish palace and fortress complex showcases intricate Islamic art and gardens?Hard
02
Landmarks of Asia & Africa
12 questions13“Built as a tomb for Pharaoh Khufu, which is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing?Easy
14“Which white marble mausoleum in Agra was commissioned by Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal?Easy
15“Stretching thousands of kilometers across northern China, what ancient fortification was built to defend against nomadic invasions?Easy
16
Carved directly into rose-colored sandstone cliffs, which ancient Jordanian city was the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom?Medium
17“Originally built as a Hindu temple before becoming Buddhist, what massive Cambodian complex appears on that country's national flag?Medium
18
Rising near the Kenya-Tanzania border, what is Africa's tallest mountain and the world's highest free-standing peak?Easy
19
Known locally as 'The Smoke That Thunders,' which massive waterfall sits on the Zambia-Zimbabwe border?Medium
20
Standing over 828 meters tall in Dubai, what building held the record as the world's tallest since 2010?Easy
21
Home to Chinese emperors for nearly 500 years, what vast palace complex sits at the heart of Beijing?Medium
22
According to tradition, Moses received the Ten Commandments atop which mountain in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula?Medium
23“Overlooking Cape Town and often capped by a cloud called the 'tablecloth,' what flat-topped landmark is one of South Africa's most photographed sights?Medium
24
Frequently depicted in Japanese art including Hokusai's famous woodblock prints, what is Japan's tallest and most iconic volcano?Easy
03
Landmarks of the Americas
11 questions25“Overlooking Rio de Janeiro from atop Corcovado mountain, what Art Deco statue has its arms outstretched over the city?Easy
26
Perched high in the Peruvian Andes, what 15th-century Inca citadel was brought to wide attention by Hiram Bingham in 1911?Easy
27“On Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, which Mayan step-pyramid site is dominated by the temple known as El Castillo?Medium
28
Straddling the border of Ontario and New York, what famous waterfall system includes the Horseshoe Falls?Easy
29
Painted in a shade called 'International Orange,' what suspension bridge spans the entrance to San Francisco Bay?Easy
30
Named after aviator Jimmie Angel, what Venezuelan waterfall is the tallest uninterrupted drop in the world?Medium
31
Toronto's skyline is defined by which concrete communications tower that held the record for world's tallest freestanding structure for over 30 years?Medium
32
Near Mexico City, which ancient city is home to the massive Pyramid of the Sun along its Avenue of the Dead?Medium
33“Carved into a South Dakota mountainside, whose four presidential faces include Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln?Easy
34“Turning into a giant mirror during the rainy season, what Bolivian salt flat is the largest in the world?Medium
35“A gift from France in 1886, what copper statue stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor?Easy
04
Natural Wonders
10 questions36“Carved by the Colorado River over millions of years, what Arizona chasm is famed for its layered red rock strata?Easy
37“Stretching over 2,300 kilometers off Australia's coast, what is the world's largest coral reef system?Easy
38
Straddling the border of Nepal and Tibet, what peak is recognized as Earth's highest point above sea level?Easy
39
Caused by charged solar particles colliding with the atmosphere, what shimmering light display is commonly called the Northern Lights?Easy
40
Home to an estimated 10% of all known species on Earth, what South American rainforest is often called the 'lungs of the planet'?Easy
41
Covering much of North Africa, what is the world's largest hot desert?Easy
Covering much of North Africa, what is the world's largest hot desert?Easy42“Which Mexican volcano famously sprouted from a farmer's cornfield in 1943, growing rapidly before an audience of scientists?Hard
43“Dotted with thousands of limestone karsts and islets, what UNESCO-listed bay lies in northern Vietnam?Medium
44“Bigger than Niagara and spanning the border of Argentina and Brazil, which waterfall system features the dramatic 'Devil's Throat'?Medium
45
Formed by ancient volcanic activity, what Northern Irish coastal site consists of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns?Medium
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