World Landmarks
This giant clock tower in London is often called Big Ben, but Big Ben is actually the name of the bell inside.
the Elizabeth Tower
This young wizard is the main character in a series written by J.K. Rowling.
Harry Potter
I'm tall when I'm young and short when I'm old. What am I?
a candle
This is the only country in the world whose flag is not rectangular or square.
Nepal
This 19th-century invention by Mary Anderson was initially dismissed as impractical by car companies—until it became standard in vehicles.
Windshield wipers
This statue in Rio de Janeiro stands with arms outstretched and overlooks the city.
Christ the Redeemer
In “Charlotte’s Web,” this animal writes messages in her web to save her friend Wilbur
Charlotte the Spider
What has a heart that doesn’t beat?
an artichoke
This type of painting uses small dots to create an image.
Pointillism
“So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past” is the final line of this American novel.
This ancient amphitheater in Rome could hold over 50,000 spectators.
the Colosseum
This novel by George Orwell depicts a dystopia under Big Brother’s watchful eye.
1984
What 5-letter word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it?
short
This element has the chemical symbol “Sn.”
This artist was nearly accepted into art school twice in Vienna but was rejected—changing the course of world history.
Adolf Hitler
Located in Jordan, this "Rose City" is carved directly into rock cliffs.
Petra
In this book by Harper Lee, Atticus Finch defends an innocent man in the racially divided South.
To Kill a Mockingbird
What can travel around the world while staying in the same spot?
a stamp
This silent film star was known as “The Little Tramp.”
Charlie Chaplin
This animal's milk is bright pink due to high levels of iron and is rarely seen by humans.
Hippopotamus
This iconic white marble mausoleum was built in India by Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife.
Taj Mahal
This epic poem by Homer tells the story of Odysseus’ long journey home from war.
The Odyssey
What begins and ends with an E but only has one letter in it?
an envelope
This ancient structure in England predates the pyramids.
Stonehenge
This fruit contains an enzyme that digests proteins—so it literally eats you back when you eat it.
Pineapple