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Quiz about Great and Grand Tourist Attractions
Quiz about Great and Grand Tourist Attractions

Great and Grand Tourist Attractions Quiz


Some natural and some man-made, all these tourist attractions are named 'great' or 'grand'. Can you match them with their location? Some answers may appear to fit for multiple clues but there is only one complete solution.

A matching quiz by zorba_scank. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
zorba_scank
Time
3 mins
Type
Match Quiz
Quiz #
400,166
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Very Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
1025
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 98 (8/10), Guest 24 (8/10), Guest 89 (10/10).
(a) Drag-and-drop from the right to the left, or (b) click on a right side answer box and then on a left side box to move it.
QuestionsChoices
1. Great Ocean Road  
  Victoria, Australia
2. Great Wall  
  Venice, Italy
3. Great Pyramid  
  Queensland, Australia
4. "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth"  
  Bangkok, Thailand
5. Great Barrier Reef  
  Istanbul, Turkey
6. Grand Central Station  
  China
7. Grand Palace  
  Arizona, USA
8. Grand Canal  
  Giza, Egypt
9. Grand Bazaar  
  New York City, USA
10. Grand Canyon  
  Calgary, Canada





Select each answer

1. Great Ocean Road
2. Great Wall
3. Great Pyramid
4. "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth"
5. Great Barrier Reef
6. Grand Central Station
7. Grand Palace
8. Grand Canal
9. Grand Bazaar
10. Grand Canyon

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Great Ocean Road

Answer: Victoria, Australia

The Great Ocean Road is classified as an Australian National Heritage site and stretches for over 200 kilometres along the south-west coast of the state of Victoria. It is also considered one of the world's largest war memorials as it is dedicated to soldiers who lost their lives during World War I.

The drive is notable for picturesque views and natural coastal formations like the Twelve Apostles, London Arch, and Loch Ard Gorge.
2. Great Wall

Answer: China

The Great Wall of China was conceived by the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang, who decided to join existing fortifications and build new ones to create a border to keep invaders out of the country. Successive empires built extended the borders so that the current wall is estimated to stretch for over 21,000 kilometres from end to end. It is widely considered a symbol of China.
3. Great Pyramid

Answer: Giza, Egypt

The Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt is the only one of the seven Ancient Wonders of the World to still exist, despite being the oldest of them all. The tomb is believed to have been constructed around 2560 BC for the Pharaoh Khufu. This architectural marvel was the tallest man-made structure in the world for almost four millennia until it was surpassed by the Lincoln Cathedral in England in the early 14th century.
4. "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth"

Answer: Calgary, Canada

The Calgary Stampede is a ten day annual festival held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Featuring one of the world's largest rodeos and attracting over a million tourists and visitors, the festival is known as "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth". Activities also include concerts, a parade, various agricultural competitions and exhibitions.

The festival has also led to Calgary being known as "Stampede City".
5. Great Barrier Reef

Answer: Queensland, Australia

The Great Barrier Reef is located in the Coral Sea off the coast of Queensland in Australia. It is the world's largest coral reef system and is designated as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Amazingly, it is also visible from outer space. The area surrounding the reef is designated as a marine park to help minimize environmental damage to it.
6. Grand Central Station

Answer: New York City, USA

The Grand Central Station is a railway terminal in Manhattan, New York City. It is one of the busiest train stations in America. The terminal has been designated as a National Historic Landmark of the USA on account of its architecture and the many works of art it houses. It has been popularly used as a location for various movie and television shoots.
7. Grand Palace

Answer: Bangkok, Thailand

Located in central Bangkok, the Grand Palace has historically been the official residence of the King of Thailand (earlier Siam). The complex was constructed in the late 18th century and consists of a number of buildings. It is situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya River that flows through the city.
8. Grand Canal

Answer: Venice, Italy

The Grand Canal is one of the major waterways of the city of Venice in Italy. One of Venice's most famous bridges, the Rialto Bridge, spans this canal. Until the 19th century, the Rialto Bridge was the only bridge across the canal. A regatta is held at the Grand Canal on the first Sunday of September.
9. Grand Bazaar

Answer: Istanbul, Turkey

The Grand Bazaar ("Grand Market") of Istanbul, Turkey is one of the oldest and largest of its kind in the world. This covered market is spread across over 60 streets and houses over 4000 different shops. In recent years, it has become a major tourist attraction.

Heaps of spices, coloured lanterns, and other exotic wares make for very attractive pictures on Instagram and other social networking sites.
10. Grand Canyon

Answer: Arizona, USA

Located in Arizona, USA, the Grand Canyon is one of the most visited natural wonders of the world. It was carved over thousands of years by the Colorado River. Popular activities at the canyon include hiking and rafting. Helicopter tours of the area are also popular with tourists.
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