Historical Architectures and Monuments Quiz

The Plan of St. Gall is a medieval architectural drawing of a monastery complex in St. Gallen, Switzerland dating back to the 9th century. It provides insights into early Christian architecture and urban planning.

The Alhambra is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Spain, which was built during the Moorish rule from 1248 to 1492. It is renowned for its Islamic architecture and is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Spain.

The Shalimar Bagh in Kashmir, India was built by Mughal Emperor Jahangir in 1619 for his wife Nur Jahan.

The Taj Mahal is a white marble mausoleum often considered a symbol of love and one of the most famous landmarks in the world. The other options mentioned are iconic landmarks but have no connection to the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan or Agra, India.

Isfahan became the capital of Iran in 1589 during the Safavid Dynasty, known for its stunning architecture and cultural significance. While Shiraz, Tehran, and Tabriz are important cities in Iran, they were not the capital at that particular time.

The correct answer is the Medici villa at Fiesole, which was designed by Michelosso di Bartolomeo between 1455 and 1466, located in Tuscany, Italy. The other options are famous landmarks but were not designed by Michelosso di Bartolomeo during the specified time period.

Villa Lante is a Renaissance garden located in Bagnaia, Italy. It was designed by the Italian architect Alberto Galvini and constructed in 1568. The other incorrect answers are famous landmarks with their respective designers and construction years.

James Oglethorpe founded the city of Savannah, Georgia in 1732 according to his plan known as the 'Plan of Savannah.' This city was one of the first planned cities in the United States with a distinctive layout.

The Palace of Vaux-le-Vicomte was built between 1654 and 1659 in Seine-et-Marne, France, by architect Le Notre. It is distinct from other famous landmarks such as the Palace of Versailles, Alhambra in Spain, and the Taj Mahal in India.

The Palace of Versailles is located in France and the landscape architect responsible for the gardens was Le Notre.

Pope Sixtus V, born Felice Peretti, was the Pope who initiated the urban planning of Rome between 1585 and 1590. He is known for his significant contributions to the beautification and restructuring of the city.

The Treaty of Paris in 1612 was signed at Place Dauphine in Paris, France by King Henry IV. The incorrect answers provided are historically significant locations where other treaties were signed, but not the location of the Treaty of Paris in 1612.

Pont Neuf, meaning 'New Bridge', is the oldest standing bridge across the river Seine in Paris, France. It was completed in 1607 during the reign of King Henry IV of France.

The correct answer is Cours-la-Reine, 1616, Paris, France, Marie de Medici. This location and date are historically significant as the place where Louis XIII and Anne of Austria were married.

Le Notre, the renowned French landscape designer, created the Grand Cours garden in Paris, France in 1670, known for its grandeur and beauty. While Versailles Gardens in Versailles, France is a famous garden, it was not originally designed by Le Notre. Boboli Gardens in Florence, Italy and Kew Gardens in London, UK are also well-known gardens, but they are not associated with Le Notre or the year 1670.

Covent Garden is a popular tourist spot in London known for its historic market building and unique architecture designed by Inigo Jones in the 17th century. Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and the Tower of London are also iconic landmarks in London, but they were not designed by Inigo Jones or constructed in 1639.

The correct answer refers to the original urban plan for the city of St. Petersburg, Russia created by the Italian architect Domenico Trezzini in 1703.

Pierre L'Enfant was the French-born American architect and civil engineer who designed the original layout of Washington, D.C. He was selected by President George Washington to develop the plan for the new capital city.

Castle Howard is a stately home in North Yorkshire, England, not in Edinburgh, Scotland, Dublin, Ireland, or Paris, France. It was designed by Sir John Vanbrugh and construction began in 1699.

Harriet Beecher Stowe, the famous author of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin', was actually born in Litchfield, Connecticut, USA, in 1811. The incorrect answers provided are popular locations but not the birthplace of Harriet Beecher Stowe.

The correct location of the garden at Rousham, which was created between 1739 and 1740, is in Oxfordshire, England. The garden is renowned for its landscape design and picturesque surroundings.

Stourhead is a famous English landscape garden located in Wiltshire, England. It was built in 1741 by Henry Hoare II, who created the garden as a picturesque paradise.

Blenheim Palace, built in 1705-1722 in the English Baroque style, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.