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The ultimate Famous Landmarks Quiz

How many of the world’s prominent attractions would you know? Are you an avid traveller or a geography geek? Think man-made and natural beauties throughout the world for inspiration to ace our free famous landmarks quiz. You’ll find 50 questions divided into 5 rounds, so gather the children for some spooktacular quizzing.

Round 1

1 – Which landmark was modelled after Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom?

2 – Where is the Eiffel Tower situated?

3 – What is the nickname for the Great Bell in the famous clock tower in London?

4 – How many degrees does the Pisa tower lean?

5 – In what year was the Hollywood sign erected?

6 – Name the largest bell in Notre-Dame?

7 – This famous landmark would take around 18 months to walk along?

8 – This famous Indian landmark is made of white marble?

9 – Which famous fountain in Rome is it illegal to steal coins from?

10 – Where do the Presidents of America live?

Round 2

1 – Which famous landmark in Rio took 9 years to build?

2 – Erosion by which river helped carve the Grand Canyon?

3 – This famous landmark prison once housed Al Capone?

4 – What is the name of the department of defence’s building in America?

5 – In which city is Buckingham Palace Situated?

6 – There are 4 bronze Lions situated around this landmark?

7 – What part of Turkey is the blue mosque situated in?

8 – This landmark is full of Pink stars?

9 – Which famous landmark is at the lowest point of North America?

10 – Which UK pier is 1,722ft long?

Round 3

1 – Which famous landmark in Rome hosted events like the gladiatorial games?

2 – How many stories high is the Empire State Building?

3 – How many presidents make up Mount Rushmore?

4 – At which famous London landmark did Prince William and Kate Middleton get married?

5 – Which London landmark houses the crown jewels?

6 – Name the Pyramid which is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?

7 – How many landmarks are in Wales – 110, 75 or 93?

8 – In which famous landmark would you find Nessi?

9 – Name the 15th Century Inca Citadel located in Peru?

10 – Name the tallest building in the world?

Round 4

1 – What colour is the Golden Gate Bridge?

2 – Which landmark honours those who fought & died for France in the French Revolutionary & Napoleonic Wars?

3 – In which country is the Alhambra Palace, Granada located?

4 – What is the name of the tallest church in Ireland?

5 – Name the 3 waterfalls that make up Niagra Falls?

6 – How much does each star on the Moscow Kremlin towers weigh?

7 – Which famous castle in Japan was made for a display of power and grandeur?

8 – Name the Grade I listed combined bascule and suspension bridge in London?

9 – Name the Royal burial ground in Egypt?

10 – Name the largest observation wheel in the world as of 2021?

Round 5

1 – The statue of Liberty was a gift from France True or False?

2 – Big Ben is the official name for the London clock tower True or False?

3 – Syndey Opera house is the largest in the world by capacity – True or False?

4 – Central Park is the biggest Park in New York True or False?

5 – The Effiel Tower took 3 years to Build True or False?

6 – Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world True or False?

7 – Stonehenge is a natural Landmark True or False?

8 – The Golden Gate Bridge is named after a Greek term True or False?

9 – Cologne Catherdral took 300 years to build True or False?

10 – The Hoover Dam is situated on the border of the U.S. states of Nevada and Arizona True or False?

 

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