World Landmarks
This iconic statue in Rio de Janeiro is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
What is Christ the Redeemer?
This U.S. civil rights leader is best known for his “I Have a Dream” speech and his leadership in the March on Washington.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
This Mexican holiday, celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, honors the spirits of deceased loved ones.
What is Día de los Muertos?
This language is spoken by over 1 billion people, primarily in China.
What is Mandarin?
This 1960s movement fought for the civil rights of African Americans, led by figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X.
What is the Civil Rights Movement?
This massive stone structure in Egypt is over 4,500 years old and was built as a tomb for a Pharaoh.
What is the Great Pyramid of Giza?
This Indian independence leader advocated for nonviolent civil disobedience and helped lead India to independence from Britain.
Who is Mahatma Gandhi?
This Hindu festival, also known as the "Festival of Lights," celebrates the victory of light over darkness.
What is Diwali?
This language is widely spoken in Brazil and Portugal.
What is Portuguese?
This 19th-century movement in Europe and the U.S. called for the abolition of slavery.
What is the Abolitionist Movement?
This building in Paris, France, is known for its iron lattice and was initially considered an eyesore.
What is the Eiffel Tower?
This former U.S. president, who fought to end slavery, issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
This religious holiday is celebrated by Christians to mark the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
What is Easter?
This ancient language, still spoken in some parts of India, is the root of many modern languages like Hindi and Bengali.
What is Sanskrit?
This political ideology focuses on the importance of equality and collective ownership of the means of production, famously led by figures like Karl Marx.
What is Communism?
Located in India, this majestic mausoleum is a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most recognizable landmarks in the world.
What is the Taj Mahal?
This Brazilian soccer player, often considered one of the greatest of all time, won three World Cups with his national team.
Who is Pelé?
This Jewish holiday commemorates the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt.
What is Passover?
This African language family includes Swahili, Zulu, and Xhosa, and is spoken in many parts of Southern and Eastern Africa.
What are Bantu languages?
This 20th-century movement aimed to end the segregation of African Americans in the U.S.
What is the Desegregation Movement?
This structure in China is over 13,000 miles long and was originally built for defense purposes.
What is the Great Wall of China?
This African-American woman became a symbol of the civil rights movement after refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama.
Who is Rosa Parks?
This Muslim holiday marks the end of Ramadan and is celebrated with a feast and giving of charity.
What is Eid al-Fitr?
This language is recognized as one of the most difficult in the world to learn, with its complex system of tones and characters.
What is Chinese?
This international movement of the 1960s and 1970s advocated for women's rights, including the right to vote and reproductive rights.
What is the Feminist Movement?