Journey Around the Globe [9] Trivia Quiz

Answer: Sao Paulo

Certainly the unique structure, the Hotel Unique stands opposite the immense skyline of Sao Paulo, Brazil's most populated city and one of the largest Latin American locations. Unlike some of the other major cities in Brazil, Sao Paulo isn't situated on the Atlantic Coast-- you need to head more than an hour's drive south (if you can make it through the traffic) to get to Guaraja on the edge of the country. Nonetheless, this boat-shaped building floats amongst the residences just outside the downtown core near the University of Sao Paulo.

Answer: Red Square

This famous world square found in Russia's capital is home to some of the country's most famous landmarks. Next to the Moskva River, one side features the home of the Russian President, the Kremlin, while the other is home to St. Basil's Cathedral. Despite the obvious historical background of the country, the square is not named for Communism; it's meant to mean 'Beautiful'. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it's been a major city square for hundreds of years. Lenin's Mausoleum is near the center of the space.

Answer: Munich

Built as a monument to the Bavarian Army, the Siegestor is one of many landmarks in Munich, a large city in the southeast corner of Germany. The site of the 1972 Olympic Games, Munich is one of the largest cities in the country and home to a slew of amazing sights from the royal Nymphenburg Palace to the beautiful Hofgarten. Munich is also the home of Oktoberfest, one of the world's largest festivals and, seemingly, a Mecca for beer enthusiasts worldwide.

Answer: Sicily

Segesta, found in the western end of Sicily, is home to a series of Doric ruins destroyed by Vandals hundreds of years ago. Aside from the immaculately-preserved temple amongst the Sicilian hills, the site is also home to the massive Teatro di Segesta, an ancient amphitheater.

The closest major city is Palermo, the capital of Sicily, which is in turn a part of Italy. The island is smack-dab in the middle of the Mediterranean and, as such, has fairly calm weather year-round.

Answer: False

To get to the Corinth Canal, you'd actually need to head west from Athens toward the Gulf of Corinth; the canal connects the gulf with the Aegean Sea to the south. Although originally created at a time in history when merchants would use it to head up and down the route selling their wares on boats, the canal proves too thin for modern watercraft and has since been converted into a tourist spot instead of seeing continued use. One of the notable activities here: bungee jumping.

It's one of the highest canal jumps in Europe.

Answer: Oman

Muscat, the capital of Oman, is one of the largest port cities on the coast of the Gulf of Oman. It was built out of the oil empire in the Middle East, eventually becoming somewhat of an oasis in the otherwise barren landscape. The Al Hajar Mountains, which stretch across the northeastern coast of Oman, house Riyam Park and its giant incense burner overlooking the harbour.

The park is adjacent to the five centuries-old Mutrah Fort, run by the military.

Answer: Australia

Darwin, the largest city in Northern Australia, is a great entry point for people looking to explore the Outback. Adventure awaits around Darwin, and aside from the beaches, forests, and sporting opportunities at every turn, you can also take the chance to view some truly odd sights.

The magnetic termite mounds, for instance, are almost mystifying. Standing in fields of Litchfield National Park, the mounds face magnetic north to take advantage of the movement of the sun. The mounds themselves range in size, though some are two or three times as tall as the people visiting them.

Answer: Three-Spire Pagoda

The Three-Spire Pagoda is a bit out-of-the-way, but it's an interesting landmark in Thailand. To get there you'd need to take a trip one hundred and fifty kilometers out of the capital city, Bangkok, all the way out to Lopburi. Prang Sam Yot, as it's known locally, is a Khmer temple known for being a shrine to the local crab-eating macaques. Locals feed the monkeys here regularly, but there's also an annual Monkey Festival held in Lopburi every November. Go figure, the monkeys are very comfortable around people. Keep your valuables close!

Answer: Shibuya

One of Tokyo's busiest districts, Shibuya situates itself around a major subway hub found underneath the Shibuya Scramble crossing, one of the largest traffic scrambles in the world. Considered the Times Square of Japan, the scramble is adorned with innumerable electronic billboards advertising all manner of things. Of course, the Shibuya subway station is one of the busiest in the entire city (home to over thirteen million people in its greater metropolitan area). Imagine the traffic topside though...

Answer: Colorado

Red Rocks Amphitheatre is a uniquely-set venue resting in the mountains ten miles west of Denver, the capital city of Colorado, and on a clear day you can definitely see the skyline. The red rocks, made of sandstone, are part of the larger Red Rocks (State) Park. Since its opening in 1906, the park has become a major venue for rock artists from around the world; it's commonly used in official live releases (for instance, from Fleetwood Mac, U2, Neil Young, and Dave Matthews Band).