Great and Grand Tourist Attractions Quiz

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.