World Sites Trivia

61. Machu Picchu, Manu National Park, and Lake Titicaca can all be found in which country?

From Quiz Origin Countries of Famous Sites

Answer: Peru

Peru is fortunate to have been the location of the ancient Incan empire. Machu Picchu was an Incan city located high up in the Andes. Manu and Lake Titicaca are both beautiful natural sites, Titicaca being the world's highest navigable large lake.

From Quiz World Heritage Sites-Amazing Places to Visit

Answer: The Forbidden City of Beijing

The goal of the architect(s) was to place the emperor at the center of the cosmos between heaven and earth. The Forbidden City took over 14 years to build and it contains over 1000 rooms.

From Quiz Wonders - Ancient and Modern

Answer: Goths

The earliest version of the Temple of Artemis has been dated to the Bronze Age, around 3000 to 1100 BC. In the 7th Century BC, it was destroyed by a great flood, and was subsequently reconstructed starting in around 550 BC. This second version was destroyed in 356 BC in an act of arson, which coincided with the birth of Alexander the Great, leading to Plutarch remarking that Artemis was too preoccupied with the birth of the great future king to save her burning temple. Alexander offered to pay for its rebuilding, but the people of Ephesus refused, saying "it would be improper for one god to build a temple to another". Instead they built the third temple after his death, which stood for 600 years, until it was destroyed (or at least badly damaged) during a raid by the Goths, an East Germanic people, in 268 AD. Although the site may have been used for worship afterwards, it was eventually closed as a result of Christian persecution of pagan religions, with stones taken from the site used in the construction of other buildings.

From Quiz Seeing the (World Heritage) Sites

Answer: Italy

The Val d'Orcia was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 2004 and can be found in the province of Siena, in Tuscany. Its flat chalk plains contrast with conical hills topped with fortified settlements and have been the subject of many forms of Renaissance artistry. Prestigious wines like the Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano have been associated with the area.

From Quiz Not Your Usual Sites

Answer: Paris

The "I Love You Wall" is a monument to love, located in Paris, France. Dreamed up by Frédéric Baron, the wall is made of 612 squares of enameled lava that feature the phrase "I love you" in 250 languages.

From Quiz Kilted Kangas World Sites

Answer: Helix Bridge

The Helix Bridge design is based on the double helix shape of DNA, spiraling across the Singapore River with an impressive view of the surrounding skyline. The bridge connects the resorts to the Floating Stadium, which is also part of the F1 Singapore Grand Prix street track. Submitted by Abbey_91.

From Quiz Ten Places to Visit Before We Crack

Answer: High on a Bhutanese hillside

This fascinating spot is a Buddhist monastery called Taktsang in the upper Paro valley of Bhutan. It is one of the most sacred places in that country and can only be reached after a climb of some hours to a height of 3100 metres. This monastery was built in the seventeenth century but has been destroyed by fire and rebuilt. The legend is that the guru who founded it came here on the back of a flying tiger. (Question and information by fallingman)

From Quiz Sheep on the Run

Answer: Canada

Whistler, the city, is between two large mountains, both used for skiing. This is in British Columbia, on the west coast of Canada. The area was originally settled by gold prospectors and fur trappers. The name came from the noise made by the hoary marmots that live in the rocks there.

From Quiz 9 for 10 - World Heritage Sites

Answer: Rock carvings

Val Camonica, located in the region of Lombardy in Italy, has one of the largest collections of pre-historic petroglyphs or rock carvings. The engravings date back to more than eight thousand years before the Iron Age right up to the 19th century. The Camunian rose, now adopted as a symbol of Lombardy, was also found among the carvings here.

From Quiz Where's Waldo?: Name That Location

Answer: Germany

"Porta Nigra" is Latin for "black gate". The gate dates back to about 180 AD, when the Romans built great public buildings in their territories. The Porta Nigra is located in the German city of Trier. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1986.

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

Answer: The Royal Pavilion

The Royal Pavilion was built in Brighton in three stages between 1787 and 1823 for the Prince Regent, who would later become King George IV. At the time the seaside town was a fashionable place to live. The (then) Prince of Wales' doctor advised him that the sea air would be good for his gout. (Cutting back on his hedonistic lifestyle would have been more effective.) It also gave him the opportunity to spend time with the love of his life, Mrs Fitzherbert, away from the gossip of the court. The outside of the Pavilion is based on 17th century Indian archtecture and stands out from the other buildings around it. The inside is a combination of Mughal and Chinese styles and is renowned for its collections of chinoiserie. Question by Calpurnia09

From Quiz Do You Know Where Your Children Are?

Answer: Australia

Australia is a country that encompasses the continent of Australia, Tasmania and numerous other small islands. Its capital city is Canberra and other popular cities include Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. It is home to many beautiful sites like the Ayers Rock and the Sydney Opera House.

From Quiz Guess the City from the Place of Interest

Answer: Paris

The monument in question is the Eiffel Tower. Created for the World Fair it is 324 metres tall and is located in Paris, France.

From Quiz World Heritage Sights

Answer: Island of St. Louis

The Island of St. Louis lies at the mouth of the Senegal River, was colonized by the French in the 1600s and has characteristic colonial architecture. Its importance began as a trading hub for those going down the Senegal River. The island was a model for other areas in Africa that were combinations of locals and European traders. French military officer and Governor of Senegal Louis Faidherbe played a large role in how the Island of St. Louis was laid out. Faidherbe was very much anti-slavery and cared for the African people he was Governor of.

From Quiz World Tourism Hotspots

Answer: Zambezi River

Victoria Falls is situated between Zambia and Zimbabwe on the Zambesi River. David Livingstone is believed to have been the first European to view the falls, and he named them after the British monarch of the time. The Zambezi is the fourth longest river in Africa.

From Quiz Let's Randomly Tour World Heritage Sites - 2

Answer: Maranhão

The city actually gets its name from the French king Louis XIII. The French set up a fort there in the early 17th century, but were soon driven out by the Portuguese. Approaching the middle of the 17th century, the Dutch also had a go at setting themselves up on the site, but once again, the Portuguese had other ideas. The rectangular street plan that the Portuguese used for this colonial town was unusual for the time. It is in contrast to cities such as Rio de Janeiro where a more winding street pattern could be found. The colonial architecture on display in the "Historic Centre of São Luís" covers developments from the 17th century through to the early 20th century. It has remained remarkably well preserved, partly as a result of economic decline in the city during the 20th century. In case you were wondering, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo and Mato Grosso do Sul are in the southern half of Brazil. Mato Grosso do Sul contains a large portion of the ecological wonder that is the Pantanal tropical wetland.

From Quiz Various World Sites

Answer: Christopher Wren

Christopher Wren (1632-1723) was the architect of St Paul's. The Latin inscription means "Reader, if you seek a monument, look around".

From Quiz Around the World by Landmarks and Tourist Sites

Answer: Rome

The historic center of Rome was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1980. According to UNESCO's discussion of Rome, the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore is the most artistically important of the four papal basilicas.

From Quiz World Monuments

Answer: The Parthenon

This temple is the Parthenon not the Pantheon (which is in Rome). It is dedicated to the patron goddess of Athens, the goddess of knowledge, skills, and war strategy: Athena.

From Quiz Snapshots of Cameras

Answer: Empire State Building

The Empire State Building was built as a part of a competition in New York to build the World's Tallest Building. The Manhattan Company Building and The Chrysler Building were two other competitors, each of which held a record of 'The World's Tallest Building' till the Empire State Building was completed. It was the first building to have over 100 floors. The height of the building is enhanced by the tower for radio transmission. ~tiger_fish

From Quiz Where Can I See That?

Answer: Newark, Ohio, USA

In Newark, Ohio, USA you can find a most unusual office buildings! "The Longaberger Basket Company" building is a replica of the company's market basket. Costing about $30 million dollars and taking two years to complete, this 180,000 square-foot building is what Dave Longaberger planned and wanted. The giant basket building is seven-stories high. The building is 160 times larger than Longaberger's "Medium Market Basket". While touring Newark, one can take in the Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve, the Buckingham Meeting House as well as the Newark-Granville Symphony Orchestra!

From Quiz Every Megalomaniac's Dream

Answer: There was not enough concrete produced in the entire world to complete it

China's Three Gorges Dam was built with a volume of around 950 million cubic feet. With the given dimensions of the proposed Gibraltar Dam, that project alone would have had a volume of over 750 trillion cubic feet, or about 800 times larger than the Three Gorges Dam. Unfortunately for Sörgel, there may not have been enough concrete in the entire world to finish that single dam, let alone the other proposed dams.

From Quiz Around The World In Twenty Plays

Answer: New Jersey

Berlin, New Jersey, is a borough in Camden County and will be 100 years old in 2010.

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

Answer: Minnesota

The Mall of America is in Bloomington, Minnesota near Minneapolis. One of North America's largest shopping centers, tens of millions of visitors shop here every year. The mall is owned by the same conglomerate as the West Edmonton Mall, North America's largest shopping center. The National Mall, on the other hand, is a long expanse of parkland in the core of Washington D.C.'s landmarks. At one end, you can find the Capitol Building, the National Gallery of Art, and the National Air and Space Museum. At the other, you can see Washington Monument and the Smithsonian Institute. Barack Obama held his inauguration here and Martin Luther King Jr. once told an audience "I have a dream" at this park. The National Mall is found at 38°53′24″N 77°01′25″W (if my GPS ever smartens up) and the Mall of America is at 44°51′15″N 93°14′32″W...and I need to go to a different mall again to return this unit.

From Quiz When Did They Build That?

Answer: 1959

The Opera House, a major symbol of Australia, was actually designed by a Dane, and has Swedish tiles on its roof. I personally think it is beautiful.

From Quiz Famous Landmarks of the World

Answer: France

The Statue of Liberty was finally erected in 1886 and stands at over 305 feet high if you include the pedestal. It was donated by France in a gesture of friendship between 2 republics. It was sculpted by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi and Gustave Eiffel was the structural engineer. The light green colouring of the statue comes from the natural weathering of copper, which the exterior of the statue is made from. Liberty Island was formerly Bedloe Island.

From Quiz Home, Sweet Home (or not)

Answer: John Reginald Christie

10 Rillington Place was a seedy house in a seedy street in a seedy part of Ladbroke Grove, in Notting Hill, London. Christie was the primary tenant of the house, which had been divided into three flats. He and his wife Ethel occupied the ground floor flat. Between 1943 and 1952, Christie murdered eight people at 10 Rillington Place (his wife was the last of his victims), becoming one of the most notorious British serial killers. Two of his victims were Beryl Evans and Geraldine Evans, the wife and daughter of the third floor flat tenant, Timothy Evans. Evans was charged with the murders of his wife and daughter, and in a gross miscarriage of justice, he was found guilty and hanged in 1950. Christie was subsequently tried for eight murders and hanged in 1953. Ludovic Kennedy, the distinguished British author and journalist, wrote '10 Rillington Place' in 1965, to highlight the injustice that had befallen Evans, and the book led to the establishment in 1966 of the Brabin Commission which examined the case. Home Secretary Roy Jenkins issued a posthumous pardon for Evans in 1966, following publication of the Brabin report. Richard Attenborough starred as Christie in the 1971 film based on Kennedy's book, with John Hurt in the role of Evans. Rillington Place underwent a name change and became Ruston Close, and was eventually demolished.

From Quiz The Seven Wonders of the Modern World

Answer: Brazil and Paraguay

The Itaipu Dam and its hydroelectric power plant, located on the Parana River in South America, is the largest renewable power development operating in the world. The Parana is the world's seventh largest river, and the largest ever to be diverted when work on the dam was begun in 1975.

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

Answer: 4

They were: at 47 the Angel Falls in Venezuela, at 26 was the Iguacu Falls on the Brazil-Argentina border, and at 21 was the Victoria Falls on the Zambia-Zimbabwe border. The highest placed waterfalls were unsurprisingly Niagara Falls, which were at number 15 in the BBC list.

From Quiz Modern Architectural Wonders

Answer: 1997

Construction of the bridge began in the fall of 1993 and was completed in the spring of 1997. It opened officially on May 31, 1997.

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