Festivals
This annual festival in India marks the arrival of spring with vibrant powders and water fights.
Holi
Located in India, this mausoleum is a symbol of love and is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the world.
Taj Mahal
This superhero is the alter ego of Bruce Wayne and is known for fighting crime in Gotham City using his wealth, gadgets, and martial arts skills.
Batman
This Italian explorer, known for his voyages to the Americas, was one of the first Europeans to reach the Caribbean.
Christopher Columbus
This is the currency used in the United Kingdom, which features the famous pound symbol "£."
British Pound
In this Jewish holiday, a red candle is lit each night to celebrate the miracle of oil lasting 8 days.
Hanukkah
This famous Egyptian pyramid is the largest and most famous of the Giza pyramid complex, built as a tomb for Pharaoh Khufu.
Great Pyramid of Giza
This Marvel superhero is the son of Odin and is known for wielding a magical hammer called Mjolnir.
Thor
This Portuguese explorer was the first to sail directly from Europe to India, opening a sea route to Asia.
Vasco da Gama
The euro is the official currency of the European Union and is used in over 19 countries. Its symbol is €.
Euro
Held every year in February or March, this Chinese celebration includes parades, dragon dances, and fireworks.
Chinese New Year
This ancient Incan city, located high in the Andes mountains of Peru, was abandoned in the 16th century but rediscovered in 1911.
Machu Picchu
This superhero is a brilliant scientist who transforms into a giant, green-skinned creature when angered.
Hulk
This Venetian merchant traveled extensively in Asia and chronicled his experiences in "The Travels of _____ ____."
Marco Polo
This South Korean currency is abbreviated as KRW and has been in use since 1945.
Won
This festival is known for its giant floats, masks, and dancing, held in February in Brazil.
Carnival
This towering statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, stands atop the Corcovado mountain and is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
Christ the Redeemer
Known as the "Amazonian Princess," this superhero is a founding member of the Justice League and is equipped with a magical lasso and indestructible bracelets.
Wonder Woman
This English explorer is credited with discovering Australia, though he first landed in New Zealand.
James Cook
This currency, abbreviated AFN, is the official tender of Afghanistan and is named after the country's historical and regional identity.
Afghan Afghani
This European festival, also called Guy Fawkes Night, is known for bonfires and fireworks, celebrated on November 5th.
Bonfire Night
This massive stone structure in Australia is sacred to the indigenous Anangu people and is known for its distinctive reddish color.
Uluru
This superhero is a part of the X-Men and can manipulate metal with his magnetic powers. His real name is Erik Lehnsherr.
Magneto
This Spanish explorer is famous for his journey to the Americas, where he first landed on the continent in Florida in 1513.
Ponce de León
This currency, used in Bhutan, is pegged to the Indian rupee and is abbreviated BTN. It features symbols from both the traditional Bhutanese script and the Indian national emblem.
Ngultrum