Famous Figures
This Renaissance master painted the Mona Lisa
Leonardo da Vinci
The Acropolis and Parthenon are iconic landmarks in this Greek capital city.
Athens
In mathematics, this shape has three sides and three angles.
a triangle
This iconic clock tower is located in London
Big Ben
This wall fell in 1989, marking the end of the Cold War and symbolizing German reunification.
Berlin Wall
Norma Jeane Mortenson was the real name of this iconic Hollywood actress and model of the 1950s.
Marilyn Monroe
The historic Brandenburg Gate and Berlin Wall once divided this German capital.
Berlin
This is the most widely spoken language in the world by number of native speakers.
Mandarin Chinese
This Parisian cathedral caught fire in 2019
Notre Dame
This ancient Roman city was destroyed and preserved by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79.
Pompeii
Known for his surreal artwork, this artist painted The Persistence of Memory, featuring melting clocks.
Salvador Dali
The tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa, is located in this Middle Eastern capital.
Dubai
This artist is famous for his paintings of water lilies and his role in the Impressionist movement.
Claude Monet
This statue overlooks Rio de Janeiro
Christ the Redeemer
This African nation was the birthplace of Nelson Mandela, a leader in the fight against apartheid.
South Africa
Alongside Bill Gates, this tech pioneer co-founded Microsoft in 1975.
Paul Allen
This Japanese capital is the largest metropolitan area in the world.
Tokoyo
This device, created by Thomas Edison, made it possible to record and play back sound.
the phonograph
This massive stone structure can be seen from space and was built in China
Great Wall of China
This pandemic, also known as the "Black Death," swept through Europe in the 14th century.
The Bubonic Plague
This German composer is famous for his Fifth Symphony, often recognized by its "da-da-da-dum" opening.
Ludwig von Beethoven
Located on two continents, this Turkish city was historically known as Byzantium and Constantinople.
Istanbul
This month is named after Julius Caesar, who reformed the Roman calendar.
July
The ancient temple complex located in Cambodia
Angkor Wat
This revolutionary leader led the Bolsheviks in the Russian Revolution of 1917.
Vladimir Putin