World Sites Trivia

1. This landmark is the most recognizable building in the capital of its country. It sits majestically along the east bank of the Danube. Its official name is "Orszaghaz". What is this building that houses 691 rooms?

From Quiz Landmarks From Around the World

Answer: Hungarian Parliament Building

The Hungarian Parliament Building is located on the Pest side of Budapest. It took 1,000 workers 17 years to build the Parliament (1885-1902). The inside contains intricate ceiling designs accented with 88 pounds (40 kilos) of gold. "Orszaghaz" means "House of the Nation".

From Quiz World Heritage Sites-Amazing Places to Visit

Answer: The Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful works of architecture in the world. It took over 17 years to complete. Abu Mena contains the ruins of a Christan holy city in Egypt. Hatra contains the ruins of an ancient city in Iraq. Sian Ka'an is a biosphere preserve located on the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico.

From Quiz Wonders - Ancient and Modern

Answer: Khufu

The Great Pyramid is the oldest and largest of the three main pyramids at the Giza necropolis on the outskirts of Cairo. The pyramid was built to serve as the tomb of Khufu, the second pharaoh of the Fourth Dynasty, who reigned between 2589 and 2566 BC, and is believed to have been built over a 10-20 year period, with completion around the year 2560 BC. When finished, the Great Pyramid was the tallest man-made structure in the world for nearly 4,000 years, until surpassed by the spire of Lincoln Cathedral in 1311 AD. As originally built, the pyramid was covered with white limestone to form a casing. An earthquake in 1303 AD caused many of these stones to come loose, which were then taken by Sultan An-Nasir Nasir-ad-Din al-Hasan to construct a number of mosques and fortresses in Cairo. A few of the original casing stones remain around the base of the pyramid, but what is seen today is the inner core of the structure.

From Quiz Seeing the (World Heritage) Sites

Answer: China

This site was chosen as a World Heritage site in 1998, illustrating the evolution of the Chinese civilisation and this particular site's influence on Far Eastern architecture. It can be found in Beijing and was where the Ming and Qing dynasties would pray for a plentiful harvest. Though built in the early 15th century, it was the Jiajing emperor of the 16th century who named it 'Temple of Heaven': he also oversaw the building of the Temples of Sun, Moon and Earth.

From Quiz Not Your Usual Sites

Answer: Carhenge

Thirty-nine automobiles, all painted grey, are arranged in the same proportions as the more well-known Stonehenge. Carhenge was built as a memorial to the man who lived on the farmland where the monument stands. It was dreamed up by his son, Jim Reinders, and built by the family. The site, now known as the Car Art Reserve, is also home to several other automobile-inspired sculptures.

From Quiz Kilted Kangas World Sites

Answer: The Millennium Wheel

The Millennium Wheel, mainly known as the London Eye, also British Airways and now Coca-Cola London Eye located on South Bank or the River Thames. Although known as a Ferris Wheel it is actually a cantilevered observation wheel. It has 32 pods or capsules and you can see for about 40kms on a clear day. The reason for 32 pods is to be the same number as the number of London boroughs. It takes half an hour to do a complete revolution. Submitted by MadameGuvnor.

From Quiz Instant Crush

Answer: 1973

It is found in Sydney in New South Wales in Australia. It was designed by an architect from Denmark, Jørn Utzon. It has concert halls, restaurants, recording studios, theatres and auditoriums. It is considered as one of the most high class architectural designs of its time. Other UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Australia are Fraser Island, Great Barrier Reef, Greater Blue Mountains Area and Kakadu National Park.

From Quiz Sheep on the Run

Answer: The Great Fire

The Great Fire of London took place in 1666. It began in Pudding lane and ended at Pie or Pye Corner. If the monument fell down in the right direction, the great fiery ball at the top would land where the fire started. It is sometimes suggested that the fire effectively killed off the rats and fleas that had carried the plague the previous year. The dates are easily remembered with this rhyme: "1665 No one left alive, 1666 London burnt like sticks".

From Quiz Pi's 'What's What' in Haiku

Answer: Blackpool

Blackpool Tower was designed by Lancashire architects Maxwell and Tuke, and built in 1894; it does look very like the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Unlike its Parisien counterpart, however, the Blackpool Tower includes amongst its attractions a ballroom and a circus. On the other hand, at around 159m in height, it is dwarfed by the Eiffel Tower which is 324m tall. Question by Invinoveritas.

From Quiz Must-Sees in Lost Connection Land

Answer: Lake Louise

Lake Louise is magnificent and world-renowned for its natural beauty. However, one website dealing with the lakes, "Activity Bookers Travel Blog article, Top 5 Most Beautiful Lakes in the Rockies", thinks another mountain tarn is even prettier! Check it out. Better still, come and see for yourself. You won't regret it.

From Quiz Guess the City from the Place of Interest

Answer: London

The statue is of Nelson who defeated the French fleet at the battle of Trafalger in 1805. It is located in London, England. Nelson died of his wounds but the battle played an important role in stopping Napoleon's forces invading the UK.

From Quiz World Heritage Sights

Answer: Belize Barrier Reef

The Great Barrier Reef and New Caledonia Barrier Reef are located in the southernmost regions of the world (Australia/Melanesia). Pulley Ridge Reef can be found off the Florida mainland. The Belize Barrier Reef is part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System which extends from Cancun to Honduras. It is under threat from shipping, fishing and tourism, but mostly from "bleaching" (a result of hurricanes which kill off portions of the reef or make the coral susceptible to disease).

From Quiz World Tourism Hotspots

Answer: Indonesia

The 9th-century Buddhist monument Borobudur in Central Java is the single most visited tourist attraction in Indonesia, whilst Bali is the destination of choice for most holiday makers.

From Quiz Various World Sites

Answer: Mumtaz Mahal

Her name means "Chosen One of the Palace". The buildings were completed in 1664, although work on the decoration continued for a few more years. Mumtaz Mahal, a Muslim Persian Princess was the third wife of Shah Jahan. Mumtaz gave birth to fourteen children, and to show his love for her Shah built the Taj Mahal in her memory.

From Quiz Where Can I See That?

Answer: Poland

In Sopot, Poland you can visit "The Crooked House". This unusual building was built in 2004. The works of famous Polish artist and child books illustrator, Jan Marcin Szancer and those of Swedish painter Per Dahlberg, who lived in Sopot, were the inspiration for the creation of this marvelous work of architecture. Polish architect Szotynscy Zaleski built the 4000 square meter house in the Rezydent shopping center. This creation is one of the most photographed buildings in Poland. Close to two million tourists visit Sopot every year enjoying the Sopot International Song Festival, beaches, water slides, "Crooked House" and much more.

From Quiz Around The World In Twenty Plays

Answer: Maine

Mexico, Maine, is the gateway to the Western Maine Mountains. The Western Maine Mountains span the state of New Hampshire also. These mountains are known for their skiing facilities, but you can also take tours by llama!

From Quiz When Did They Build That?

Answer: 1972

If you're riding a motorcycle around Britain, avoid the Humber Bridge. It's the only major Toll crossing that charges a fee to motorcycles.

From Quiz Famous Landmarks of the World

Answer: Victoria Falls

The Victoria Falls lie on the Zambezi River, on the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe in Africa. They are about 1 mile wide and about 128 metres high and were formed as the water gradually formed a chasm along a fracture zone in the Earth's crust. The falls are known locally as "Mosi-oa-Tunya", which translates as "smoke that thunders".

From Quiz Home, Sweet Home (or not)

Answer: U.S. President Harry S Truman and his family

The Trumans moved into Blair House while the White House was undergoing a complete restoration. The house, which was built in 1810 for James Lowell, the first Surgeon General of the United States, takes its name from the Blair family, which owned the house from 1830 until the 1940s. In 1942, it became the property of the U.S. government, which enlarged it to include four other houses in the same block, and it is now used to accommodate visiting heads of state. Interesting trivia: It was over dinner in Blair House on April 18, 1861 that Montgomery Blair, Postmaster General in the Lincoln administration and one of Lincoln's most trusted advisors, sounded out Robert E. Lee on the possibility of his taking command of the Union forces in the impending civil war. Lee, who was at that time an officer in the Federal Army, told Blair that he could not bear arms against his home state of Virginia, which would be on the opposing side in any conflict with the Union, and three days later resigned his commission in the U.S. Army to take up command of the CSA troops.

From Quiz The BBC's Top 50 Places to See Before You Die

Answer: none

Amazingly, London's many landmarks, Scotland's Highlands, the Giant's Causeway and Mount Snowdon all failed to make the cut.

From Quiz Modern Architectural Wonders

Answer: 1930

The Eiffel tower has three platforms and houses the very expensive Jules Verne restaurant, a bar, a souvenir shop and an office.

From Quiz Famous Buildings

Answer: Windsor Castle

This home of Britain's royal family dates from William the Conqueror.

From Quiz World Landmarks

Answer: Colorado

This is an ancient site that was once inhabited by Native Americans.

From Quiz Famous Constructions Across The World

Answer: 1815 feet, 5 inches

The Skypod on it was the highest observation deck in the world. The primary usage of the tower is for communications apart from display of the Canadian spirit.

From Quiz Famous Landmarks

Answer: Milan, Italy

From Quiz Origin Countries of Famous Sites

Answer: United Kingdom

The United Kingdom, and more specifically England, is where you will find these three sites. Stonehenge is a circle of monolithic rocks, probably created by the Celts. Nelson's Column can be found in Trafalgar Square, London. Hadrian's Wall was built by the ancient Romans to keep various Scottish tribes at bay. Walls never do their job well though...

From Quiz Landmarks From Around the World

Answer: Reykjavik, Iceland

The name of the church is Hallgrimskirkja. It is built on a hill and is 242 feet (74 meters) high. You can take a lift to the top to see views of Reykjavik and Snaefellsjokull volcano.

From Quiz World Heritage Sites-Amazing Places to Visit

Answer: Darius I

The Persians ruled over the largest empire the world for over 200 years. The reason for their success other than the fact that they had a large army, was their ability to organize. They developed a system of weights and measures, roadways, administration, and they used a common language.

From Quiz Wonders - Ancient and Modern

Answer: Iraq

Of the list of Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon is the only one for which there is neither documentary or archaeological proof in existence, as there are no contemporary Babylonian texts that mention them, and nothing has been found in the archaeological investigations of Babylon itself. As a result, one of the theories that has been put forward is that the descriptions given in later Greek and Roman writings represent a romantic ideal of "eastern gardens", rather than an actual place. The most famous legend of the existence of an actual construction is that the Babylonian King, Nebuchadnezzar II, had a series of hanging gardens constructed at a palace in Babylon for his wife, Queen Amytis, who missed the green hills and valleys of her homeland of Medes.

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