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Once you are in Greece, find your way to Athens and look up. It is home to famous Greek buildings. It was considered a sanctuary for the city’s gods and the center of religious ceremonies. It means “high hill” in Greek. The Parthenon sits on this famous hill.

What is Acropolis?

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When it’s 10:00 am in New York, it’s 7:00 am in this city. It is one of the largest cities in the U.S. It’s south of Seattle, and north of Mexico City. It was once an Indian village, a mission, and a Spanish outpost. It’s known as the “City of Angels.”

Where is Los Angeles?

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It’s an island continent. It is situated between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It has an abundance of marsupial mammals and animals such as the anteater and platypus. Its first inhabitants arrived by boat from Southeast Asia. Its land area is slightly less than that of the United States. Along the coast you can see the world’s largest coral reef, the Great Barrier Reef.

Where is Australia?

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He was premier of one of the world’s largest and most powerful countries, but his impact was felt outside his country. He was responsible for glasnost (openness) and perestroika (restructuring) and arms reduction. He was a 20th century Soviet leader. He led the change from communism to democracy and capitalism. In the end, he was out of a job.

Who was Mikhail Gorbachev?

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You’ll find this small island in the South Pacific. Look 2,000 miles west of Chile and 1,000 miles east of Pitcairn Island. One of the ancient mysteries of the world is on this island. Some of the inhabitants are made of stone. It is a Chilean historic monument. It takes its name from the day it was discovered, a special spring holiday.
Where is Easter Island?
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To find it you must travel to the country that is shaped like a boot. Continue your search in the city of Rome. It’s big, oval shaped and very old. Built in 80 AD, today only a portion is standing. In its better days it was a stadium where gladiator fights and different competitions were held. Today many sports arenas are named after this building.

What is The Colosseum?

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It’s a city in the second largest state in the nation. It sits 50 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. It is the fourth largest city in the U.S. Its wealth was built on oil. It is the home of Johnson Space Center. It was named after the first president of the Republic of Texas.
Where is Houston?
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This country is located on the South American continent. It is on the eastern coast. The capital of this country is a planned city with a name that echoes the name of the country. The official language of this country is Portuguese. The largest cities in this country are Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. It is the largest country on the continent.
Where is Brazil?
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He was an inventor in the 1800s. He was an educator for the deaf. He lived before call-waiting and cell phones. He founded a large communications company that bore his name. His greatest invention is something you use every day to communicate with other people. Another invention went around and around and produced sound.
Who was Alexander Graham Bell?
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Bring your overcoat; it’s very, very cold here. It was finally “conquered” in 1953. It is the tallest and most inaccessible in the world, making it the ultimate climber’s challenge. It is named for the person who discovered it in 1856. It straddles the border between Nepal and Tibet. It is part of the Himalayan mountain chain.
Where is Mount Everest?
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It’s located in the country that lies south of Belgium. When you get there, be prepared to look up because it is very tall. It’s one of the most famous landmarks in this capital city. It was built in 1889 for an international exposition. It was named after the engineer who designed it. It is 984 feet tall.
What is The Eiffel Tower?
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It borders two countries. Covering more than 32,000 square miles, it is the world’s largest. While it’s the world’s largest, it does not contain the most water. It is nearly as large as the county of Austria. It is part of a series of lakes that are “great.”
Where is Lake Superior?
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It is one of the Scandinavian countries. Its early inhabitants were called Vikings. It was ruled by Denmark and Sweden before it finally gained independence in 1905. This country is known for its picturesque coastline that features fjords and many islands. Sweden is to the south and Finland is to the east. It extends farther north than any of its neighboring countries.
Where is Norway?
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An American who was born and lived in the South, this person affected the entire nation. He was a minister and more. His dream inspired many people. He advocated protest by passive resistance. He led the civil rights movement that sought to do away with segregation and racial injustice. He won the Noble Prize in 1964 and was assassinated in 1968.
Who was Martin Luther King, Jr.?
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It is a famous city in the country that’s shaped like a boot. It sits at the very northern end of the Adriatic Sea. It is considered a marvel of Renaissance architecture and engineering. In the beginning it was just a series of tiny islands. If you go there, better bring a boat rather than a car. Its famous canals are its streets.
Where is Venice, Italy?
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It’s located in the Lone Star State. It was once a mission but it is now a monument and a museum. A historic battle waged on this spot pitted less than 200 Americans against over 4,000 Mexicans. Names like Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie are associated with this monument. It is considered the “cradle of Texas liberty.” The battle call for Texan independence became “Remember the _____.”
What is the Alamo?
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If you travel to the south and west, you’ll find this state. One of its borders is a foreign country. Oraibi (a Hopi village in this state) is the oldest continuously inhabited town in the United States. You’ll find the Grand Canyon National Park in this state. It’s home to several Native American tribes. You won’t find London Bridge in London anymore; you’ll find it here.
Where is Arizona?
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The 80˚ north latitude runs through this country. It’s an island in the North Atlantic Ocean that lies partially within the Arctic Circle. Its name does not describe its landscape. It’s closer to Canada than to its mother country, Denmark. It was discovered by the Norwegian explorer, Eric the Red. It is the largest continent in the world.
Where is Greenland?
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This musician began composing music when he was only five years old. He called Austria home. During his short life he became one of the greatest classical composers. By the age of four, he was touring Europe and giving concerts. You might not like to have the first name Wolfgang, but he probably didn’t think that was strange. He wrote over 600 musical pieces, one being the opera The Magic Flute.
Who was Wolfgang Mozart?
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They call it a sea but it is really a large lake. With over 12 million tons of salt, it is the saltiest sea. The River Jordan flows into it but there is no outlet. This sea lies approximately 1,300 feet below sea level. Ownership is divided between Jordan and Israel. Its name denotes the fact that nothing can live in it.
Where is the Dead Sea?
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You’ll find this landmark in the northern part of a county that has a very old culture. It’s so large that astronauts have seen it from space. It’s over 1500 miles in length and averages 25 feet in height. It is the world’s largest wall fortification. It took nearly two centuries to complete. You can follow it from Shanhaikuan to Chiayukuan, China.
What is The Great Wall of China?
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This state often sets records for cold weather. Its northern border is Canada. Its name comes from the Sioux word for “allies.” Farming is the main business. It was part of the Dakota Territory that was divided into two states. You’ll find the Badlands in this state.
Where is North Dakota?
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To find this place, set sail for northern Africa. It’s very hot, dry and windy. Covering three and one half million square miles, it’s considered the biggest and greatest. Though it is constantly changing shape, it stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea. Though it is largely hot and dry, it contains many oases. It covers several countries.
Where is the Sahara Desert?
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If you’re looking for someone to paint your picture, he would be the best. His native language was Dutch. You’d have to travel back to the 17th century to meet him. While a lot of famous people are known by their last names, he is known best by his first name. One of his most famous paintings is The Night Watch. He was one of the world’s greatest artists.
Who was Rembrandt?
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At over 4,100 miles, it is the longest of its kind. It starts in central Africa and ends in the Mediterranean Sea. It has two branches with the same name, the White ___ and the Blue ___. It is about 150 miles longer than the Amazon. The Aswan High Dam harnesses its power. Its annual overflow has helped Egyptian agriculture throughout history.
Where is the Nile River?