Blenheim Palace
Which British Queen ordered the palace to be built as a gift?
(Answer: Queen Anne)
In which country is this UNESCO World Heritage site located?
(Answer: Kazakhstan)
A person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons is called a...
(Answer: Pilgrim)
How old are the ancient oak trees in the grounds of Blenheim Palace?
(Answer: Almost 1,000 years old)
In which architectural style was the palace created?
(Answer: English Romantic style)
Who was the military leader that founded the Timurid Empire and began this project?
(Answer: Timur / Tamerlane)
A word for a work of outstanding artistry or skill (the title of the text).
(Answer: Masterpiece)
What is the total number of rooms in Blenheim Palace?
(Answer: 187)
What is the name of the famous designer who landscaped the enormous park?
(Answer: Capability Brown)
The mausoleum is covered by the largest ________ of its kind in Central Asia.
(Answer: Dome)
This verb means to be situated in a particular place (starts with 'L').
(Answer: Locate)
In which year did the construction of the Mausoleum begin?
(Answer: 1389)
How many rooms are in the private section where the Duke and Duchess live?
(Answer: 46 rooms)
Why did the construction of the building stop in 1405?
(Answer: Because Timur died)
An adjective used to describe a building that is large and impressive (starts with 'G').
(Answer: Grand)
How many bathrooms are there in the private four-storey section of the palace?
(Answer: 10)
In what year was the construction of the palace finally completed?
(Answer: 1722)
In which century was the structure a beautiful example of architecture?
(Answer: 12th century)
A large, impressive building that contains a tomb.
(Answer: Mausoleum)
Which modern-day country was the eastern border of the Timurid Empire according to the text?
(Answer: Pakistan)