Famous Landmarks
What is the tall tower in Pisa, Italy, known for leaning?
Leaning Tower of Pisa
What strong material is often used to build castles and fortresses? (its in minecraft btw)
Stone
What is the style of architecture with large columns and flat roofs, like in ancient Greece?
Classical
What event in the 20th century led to the destruction and rebuilding of many European cities?
WW2 (again)
What color is the sky on a clear day?
Answer Blue
blue
What is the large clock tower in London called?
Big Ben
What type of stone is commonly used in many ancient European buildings?
Marble
Which style features pointed arches and ribbed vaults, especially in Gothic cathedrals?
Gothic
What war caused significant damage to buildings in places like London and Berlin?
WW2 (Again)
How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
A woodchuck would chuck as much wood as a woodchuck could chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood!
What is the famous bridge in Venice that connects two sides of the Grand Canal?
Rialto Bridge
What material do many European roofs have that is red and made of fired clay?
Terracotta
What modern architectural style focuses on simple lines and open spaces?
Modernist
FWhat famous revolution in France led to changes in government buildings?
French revolution
How many bones are in the human body at birth
300 bones (ikr)
Which ancient amphitheater in Rome is known for gladiator contests?
Colosseum
What lightweight material is often used in modern buildings?
Steel
What building style is known for its curved shapes and colorful designs, often seen in Spain?
Art Nouveau
What movement in the 1800s focused on restoring historic buildings?
Romanticism
if Pinocchio says my nose is about to grow will it grow?
no answer
Which famous palace in France was home to kings and queens?
Palace of Versailles
What is the term for the glass used in windows of many famous buildings?
Stained glass
Which style features detailed carvings and flying buttresses, commonly found in cathedrals?
Gothic
What ancient empire is known for building roads and aqueducts across Europe?
Roman Empire
What was the exact number of grains of sand on the northernmost beach of the Galápagos Islands at sunrise on June 15, 1835?
5 trillion 62 billion 32million 169 thousand 306 grains of sand