World Book Trivia Challenge Advanced-5/7-famous Landmarks

1. Which U.S. president is NOT featured on Mount Rushmore?

George Washington

Abraham Lincoln

John Adams

Mount Rushmore National Memorial shows the faces of four American Presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.

Explanation

Mount Rushmore National Memorial shows the faces of four American Presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.

2. Where is Machu Picchu located?

Mexico

Peru

Ecuador

Machu Picchu, «MAH choo PEEK choo or MAH choo PEE choo», is an Inca archaeological site in Peru that probably served as a royal estate. The site holds the ruins of buildings constructed in the A.D. 1400's. Machu Picchu is about 50 miles (80 kilometers) northwest of Cusco, the former Inca capital. It stands on a high ridge in a heavily forested part of the Andes Mountains.

Explanation

Machu Picchu, «MAH choo PEEK choo or MAH choo PEE choo», is an Inca archaeological site in Peru that probably served as a royal estate. The site holds the ruins of buildings constructed in the A.D. 1400's. Machu Picchu is about 50 miles (80 kilometers) northwest of Cusco, the former Inca capital. It stands on a high ridge in a heavily forested part of the Andes Mountains.

3. What is the world's largest Christian church?

Basilica of Saint Mark

Saint Peter's Basilica

Saint Basil's Cathedral

Saint Peter's Basilica, also called St. Peter's Church, in Vatican City, is the world's largest Christian church. It is the second church to stand above the crypt (tomb) believed to hold the body of Saint Peter, the first pope.

Explanation

Saint Peter's Basilica, also called St. Peter's Church, in Vatican City, is the world's largest Christian church. It is the second church to stand above the crypt (tomb) believed to hold the body of Saint Peter, the first pope.

4. Which French king built the Palace of Versailles?

King Charles VIII

King Philip VI

King Louis XIV

Versailles, «vehr SY», Palace of, is a magnificent palace in northern France. It was built by King Louis XIV during the 1600's and was the royal residence for more than 100 years. It is now a national museum. The palace stands in the western part of the city of Versailles, about 11 miles (18 kilometers) southwest of Paris. The palace and the beautiful grounds around it make up one of the most visited sites in France.

Explanation

Versailles, «vehr SY», Palace of, is a magnificent palace in northern France. It was built by King Louis XIV during the 1600's and was the royal residence for more than 100 years. It is now a national museum. The palace stands in the western part of the city of Versailles, about 11 miles (18 kilometers) southwest of Paris. The palace and the beautiful grounds around it make up one of the most visited sites in France.

5. Angkor Wat was constructed to honor which Hindu god?

Rama

Kurma

Vishnu

One of the temples, Angkor Wat, is probably the finest architectural monument in Cambodia. It covers nearly 1 square mile (2.6 square kilometers) and has a pyramidal form. This form imitates the mythological home of the Hindu gods. Angkor Wat was constructed in the 1100's to honor the Hindu god Vishnu.

Explanation

One of the temples, Angkor Wat, is probably the finest architectural monument in Cambodia. It covers nearly 1 square mile (2.6 square kilometers) and has a pyramidal form. This form imitates the mythological home of the Hindu gods. Angkor Wat was constructed in the 1100's to honor the Hindu god Vishnu.

6. What is currently the world's tallest building?

Taipei 101

Burj al Arab

Burj Khalifa

The Burj Khalifa (Khalifa Tower) opened in 2010. At a height of 2,716 feet (828 meters), it ranks as the world's tallest building.

Explanation

The Burj Khalifa (Khalifa Tower) opened in 2010. At a height of 2,716 feet (828 meters), it ranks as the world's tallest building.

7. What year did the Sydney Opera officially open?

1973

1977

1979

A team of three Sydney architects—Peter Hall, Lionel Todd, and David Littlemore—was appointed to complete the work. They proposed a number of changes in Utzon's design, including major alterations in the use of some of the performing halls. The Opera House finally had its gala opening in 1973

Explanation

A team of three Sydney architects—Peter Hall, Lionel Todd, and David Littlemore—was appointed to complete the work. They proposed a number of changes in Utzon's design, including major alterations in the use of some of the performing halls. The Opera House finally had its gala opening in 1973

8. Today it is one of the largest art museums, but the Louvre was orginally built as a(n) _________.

Residence

Office building

University

Louvre, «loov or LOO vruh», is one of the largest and most famous art museums in the world. The Louvre covers more than 40 acres (16 hectares) on the north bank of the Seine River in Paris. The Louvre was built as a residence for the kings of France, but today it exhibits some of the world's greatest art treasures.

Explanation

Louvre, «loov or LOO vruh», is one of the largest and most famous art museums in the world. The Louvre covers more than 40 acres (16 hectares) on the north bank of the Seine River in Paris. The Louvre was built as a residence for the kings of France, but today it exhibits some of the world's greatest art treasures.

9. The stone statues on Easter Island were carved by what early culture?

Maori

Moai

Mayans

The early islanders created the famous statues, which are called moai. The statues were possibly intended to honor ancestors. Today, more than 600 statues are scattered on the island. Most are from 11 to 20 feet (3.4 to 6 meters) tall. Some rise as high as 40 feet (12 meters) and weigh as much as 90 tons (82 metric tons).

Explanation

The early islanders created the famous statues, which are called moai. The statues were possibly intended to honor ancestors. Today, more than 600 statues are scattered on the island. Most are from 11 to 20 feet (3.4 to 6 meters) tall. Some rise as high as 40 feet (12 meters) and weigh as much as 90 tons (82 metric tons).

10. Edward Whymper was the first person to climb to the top of this mountain.

Matterhorn

Mount Kilimanjaro

Mount Everest

Matterhorn, «MAT uhr HAWRN,» is a famous mountain peak in the Pennine Alps.
The peak of the Matterhorn rises like a pyramid from the surrounding mountain base. Snow always covers the upper slopes of this peak. Many climbers have scaled its steep sides. The first person to make the challenging climb to the top of the Matterhorn was Edward Whymper in 1865.

Explanation

Matterhorn, «MAT uhr HAWRN,» is a famous mountain peak in the Pennine Alps.
The peak of the Matterhorn rises like a pyramid from the surrounding mountain base. Snow always covers the upper slopes of this peak. Many climbers have scaled its steep sides. The first person to make the challenging climb to the top of the Matterhorn was Edward Whymper in 1865.