Grade 5History & geographyquiz16 questions

World landmarks

Grade 5: famous landmarks and where they are, wonders of the world, why they matter.

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Questions

  1. In which city can you find the Eiffel Tower?

    • London
    • Madrid
    • Paris
    • Rome
    Show answerParis

  2. In which country is the Taj Mahal?

    • China
    • Egypt
    • India
    • Turkey
    Show answerIndia

  3. Which country is home to the Colosseum?

    • France
    • Greece
    • Italy
    • Spain
    Show answerItaly

  4. Where is the statue called Christ the Redeemer?

    • Buenos Aires
    • Lima
    • Mexico City
    • Rio de Janeiro
    Show answerRio de Janeiro

  5. Which landmark is the only ancient wonder still standing today?

    • Colossus of Rhodes
    • Great Pyramid of Giza
    • Hanging Gardens
    • Lighthouse of Alexandria
    Show answerGreat Pyramid of Giza

  6. Machu Picchu was built by which people?

    • The Aztecs
    • The Inca
    • The Maya
    • The Romans
    Show answerThe Inca

  7. On which continent is Petra, the famous rose-red city carved in rock?

    • Africa
    • Asia
    • Europe
    • South America
    Show answerAsia

  8. The Great Wall was built mainly to do what?

    • Carry water to cities
    • Hold back floods
    • Mark a king's grave
    • Protect against invaders
    Show answerProtect against invaders

  9. Which landmark was a gift from France to the United States?

    • Big Ben
    • Golden Gate Bridge
    • Mount Rushmore
    • Statue of Liberty
    Show answerStatue of Liberty

  10. Why do we protect landmarks like Stonehenge?

    • They are all new
    • They are free to build
    • They are very tall
    • They tell us about the past
    Show answerThey tell us about the past

  11. The Great Wall of China can be seen from the Moon with the naked eye. (True or false?)

    Show answerFalse

  12. Big Ben is a famous clock tower in Sydney, Australia. (True or false?)

    Show answerFalse

  13. Landmarks can bring visitors and help teach people about different cultures. (True or false?)

    Show answerTrue

  14. How many wonders were on the famous list of the Ancient World? (Answer out loud)

    Show answerSeven

  15. Which UN organisation names World Heritage Sites? Give its short name. (Answer out loud)

    Show answerUNESCO

  16. In which country is the ancient city of Chichen Itza, with its stepped pyramid? (Answer out loud)

    Show answerMexico

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