World Sites Trivia

31. "What a great day we had on this canal - when the Greeks built it you could say they made the Peloponnese an island. It's quite narrow, the Caledonian Canal". I'm sure my grandfather is mixed up - which canal is it really?

From Quiz Are You Sure That's What It Is?

Answer: Corinth Canal

The Corinth Canal cuts through the Isthmus of Corinth, and connects the Saronic Gulf with the Gulf of Corinth. It is 4 miles long and so narrow, at 70ft, that it is not accessible to large commercial ocean-going ships, and has a one-way system. The canal was opened in 1893. Though the Peloponnese could technically now be termed an island, it doesn't tend to be. A popular tourist destination, it is the home of ancient Arcadia. The Caledonian Canal is in Scotland. The Saimaaa Canal is in Finland. The Karakum Canal is in Turkmenistan. The Kacchi Canal is in Pakistan.

From Quiz Not Your Usual Sites

Answer: Genghis Khan

Mongolian warrior Genghis Khan, known for brutality and destruction, conquered half the known world in the 13th century. His 40-meter tall, stainless steel coated statue stands on the bank of the Tuul River, commemorating the spot where legend says he found a golden whip. The two-storey base of the statue features a museum, and visitors can walk through the chest and head of the horse, enjoying a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside.

From Quiz Kilted Kangas World Sites

Answer: Mont Blanc Anchor Site

The largest man-made explosion (prior to the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima in 1945) was the collision of the ammunition ship 'Mont Blanc' and the Norwegian ship 'SS Imo' in Halifax harbour in 1917. 2000 people were killed and 5000 injured. The 1140 pound anchor shaft of the 'Mont Blanc' was found two and a half miles from the point of the explosion. It can now be viewed in the Edmonds Grounds Estate just outside of Halifax. Submitted by KittyKatey.

From Quiz Ten Places to Visit Before We Crack

Answer: Eden Park in New Zealand

Eden Park Stadium is situated in the beautiful city of Auckland, New Zealand. Following extensive redevelopment, which was completed in 2010, it now boasts a capacity in excess of 50,000. Whilst it primarily hosts rugby union during the winter months, and cricket during the summer months, the stadium has also been used for rugby league and soccer matches on occasions. New Zealand All Blacks became the very first team to win the Rugby World Cup, beating France 29-9 in the 1987 final at Eden Park. Since that time the 'All Blacks' have arguably been the strongest team in world rugby, but it wasn't until 2011, and again at Eden Park, that they were next successful in winning the trophy. During the interim years both Australia and South Africa were twice winners, whilst England lifted the trophy once in 2003. It's unlikely that another world cup tournament will be held in New Zealand in the foreseeable future as England will be hosting the 2015 matches, followed by Japan in 2019 and then either South Africa, France, Italy, Ireland or the USA who have all lodged bids for 2023 and beyond. So whilst I may not be able to watch a world cup match at Eden Park before I crack, I would just love to visit New Zealand to experience the atmosphere of one of rugby union's most iconic stadiums. (Question and information by moonraker2)

From Quiz Instant Crush

Answer: Italy

It is located in southern Italy and was built for the Bourbon kings of Naples. The palace has more than a thousand rooms and a park, along with a library. Other Heritage Sites in Italy are the "Sassi" of Matera, Val d'Orcia, Su Nuraxi di Barumini and Mount Etna.

From Quiz Kilted Kangas World Tour

Answer: Henry I

Henry was the youngest son of William the Conqueror. He apparently died in Normandy after eating an excessive amount of lampreys (a type of eel), against the advice of his physician. Submitted by harry98765.

From Quiz Sheep on the Run

Answer: Afghanistan

There has been a long civil war in Afghanistan. As a result of the 9/11 bombing in America, NATO troops were sent in to seek the arrest of the Al Quaida leader. Although this did not happen, the oppressive Taliban government was ousted, and NATO forces remained in Afghanistan until 2014, trying to help establish a strong, peaceful government. Although many British people were against the invasion, the army continued military operations there until 2014, when a planned military withdrawal was due to take place.

From Quiz Where's Waldo?: Name That Location

Answer: Scotland

The National Wallace Monument was built to honor famous war hero William Wallace. It was completed in the 1860s. William Wallace was a 13th century warrior leader and was the subject of the 1995 film "Braveheart", starring Mel Gibson as William Wallace. He and Andrew Moray led the Scots against the forces of Edward Longshanks (or Edward I) of England at the Battle of Stirling Bridge. The Scots army defeated an English force four or five times their size at the battle.

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

Answer: Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty, or Liberty Enlightening the World, was given to America by the French people in 1886. She stands proudly on Liberty Island and welcomes immigrants and visitors to New York. She is maintained by the National Park Service, and in the 1980s was closed to the public for some time as major restoration work was needed. The dedication of the statue in 1886 was the first ever ticker tape parade in New York and marks the start of that tradition. Question by Christinap.

From Quiz Must-Sees in Lost Connection Land

Answer: Beagle Bay

Beagle Bay Mission is famous for the extensive use of seashells decorating the small mission church there. They have been used both on the exterior and the interior of the church and the effect is exquisite.

From Quiz Guess the City from the Place of Interest

Answer: Rome

The monument in question is the Colosseum in Rome, Italy. This was built for the Roman Emperors to keep control of its people by giving them horrible spectacles to witness. Sometimes they even filled it with water and held naval events.

From Quiz World Heritage Sights

Answer: The Monastery of the Dominicans of Batalha

Mosteiro Santa Maria da Vitória, more commonly known as the Batalha Monaste, is a Dominican Convent. The convent was commissioned by John I to honor his victory and acknowledge divine help of the Virgin Mary. The battle ended the Castilian attempts to overtake the Portuguese throne and assured John as King of Portugal. The Monastery took over a century to build, beginning in 1386 and ending around 1517, spanning the reign of seven kings. In the center of the chapel is the convent's most dramatic feature, the tomb of John I (Dom João I) and his wife, Queen Philippa of England and sister of Henry IV. In one of the bays in the chapel walls is the tomb of one of their sons, Prince Henry the Navigator.

From Quiz World Tourism Hotspots

Answer: Tivoli Gardens

Tivoli Gardens is the second oldest amusement park in the world - the oldest (Bakken, meaning "The Hill") is also in Copenhagen. Tivoli is second only to Disneyland Paris as the most visited theme park in Europe.

From Quiz Various World Sites

Answer: The Giant's Causeway

The Giant's Causeway consists of vertical hexagonal columns, formed from molten basalt as it cooled after volcanic activity during the Tertiary Period some 50-60 millions years ago.

From Quiz Around the World by Landmarks and Tourist Sites

Answer: Bath

The entire City of Bath was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987 thanks in large part to its well-preserved Roman baths, which were built upon hot springs.

From Quiz World Monuments

Answer: Qutab Minar, Delhi

Qutb-ud-din Aibak laid down the foundation of this minaret. It has a huge number of monuments surrounding it including the incomplete Alai Minar, Alai Darwaza, Quawat-ul-Islam and the tombs of Iltutmish and Ala-ud-din Khalji. All these monuments are combined together to form the Qutub Complex.

From Quiz Where Can I See That?

Answer: Giant eggs

This building was named after Salvador Dali's deceased wife Gala. It is the annex of the Salvador Dali Theater/Museum. This great tourist attraction in Figueres, Spain is very unusual. Typical of Dali's style, "The Torre Galatea" is adorned with giant eggs on top of the walls and the tower. Dali lived in the building until his death in 1989. He is buried in an unmarked crypt located in the main exhibition hall of the museum. This museum is one of the main cultural attractions visited by tourists from around the world. Within the walls of the museum one can view the works of Dali, a master of Surrealism.

From Quiz Around The World In Twenty Plays

Answer: Kentucky

The motto of Paris, Kentucky, is "Horses, History and Hospitality". Garrett Morgan, a native of Paris, KY, devised an early tri-color traffic light, as well as a "smoke hood" (a type of gas mask) which saved several lives following a 1916 tunnel explosion. Among the many attractions of this town is the Downtown Paris Artwalk.

From Quiz Help! I'm Lost and My GPS Isn't Working!

Answer: Luxor

Luxor is one of those locations my GPS just can't compute. I may have searched 'Luxor' in an attempt to find the city of Thebes, but as it turns out, I made my way to the Vegas Strip. On one side of the street, I can see the Sahara and Paris, but on the other, I can see New York, New York. The Luxor, well-known as the black pyramid at the end of the Sunset Strip, is Egyptian-themed, but for some reason the Blueman Group has been known for performing inside. I particularly remember the guys from "Fear Factor" sliding down the side of the well-known structure collecting flags. I was looking for the Valley of Kings...I got Kings, Queens, Jacks...the whole lot. Looking closer at the GPS, I can see where I am. 25°41′N 32°39′E is where I wanted to go...I ended up at 36°05′43.62″N 115°10′25.86″W. Not the same...but there's still a lot of sand.

From Quiz When Did They Build That?

Answer: 1966

The Twin Towers held 13.4 million square feet of office space and the excavation material was used to create much of Battery Park on the tip of Manhattan.

From Quiz Famous Landmarks of the World

Answer: Agra

The Taj Mahal was built between 1632 and 1648 and is mainly constructed of white marble. Built as a mausoleum for Mumtaz Mahal, the favourite wife of Shah Jahan. When Shah Jahan was deposed by his son and was imprisoned, he was given a view of the Taj Mahal. It also became his tomb after his death in 1666.

From Quiz Home, Sweet Home (or not)

Answer: John Lennon

The apartment building is, of course, the famed Dakota Apartment House, an exclusive West Side address. Lennon was shot outside the apartment block by a deranged fan, Mark David Chapman, on December 8, 1980 (December's other Day That Will Live in Infamy!). The Dakota was also the location for Roman Polanski's chilling film version of Ira Levin's 'Rosemary's Baby' in 1966. The star of 'Rosemary's Baby' was Mia Farrow.

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

Answer: Matterhorn

The Matterhorn, near Zermatt in Switzerland, is a stunning sight. I was surprised that none of the others made it into the BBC list of fifty.

From Quiz Modern Architectural Wonders

Answer: 102

It was the tallest building in the world when it was completed in 1931.

From Quiz Famous Buildings

Answer: Burma (Myanmar)

This Buddhist temple in Rangoon is said to contain eight hairs of Buddha.

From Quiz World Landmarks

Answer: Peru

Machu Picchu was an ancient city in Peru. People do not inhabit this city anymore. Machu Picchu is so high in the mountains that it is hard for people to visit.

From Quiz Man-Made Structures

Answer: pelican

From Quiz Famous Constructions Across The World

Answer: Sydney Opera House

Actually, Utzon resigned mid-way in disgust. It was then engineered to Utzon's design by Ove Arup. Bennelong Point used to be a streetcar depot before. It was named after the first governor's Aboriginal friend.

From Quiz Famous Landmarks

Answer: Xian, China

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