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100

This ivory-white marble mausoleum is on the bank of the river Yamuna in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was commissioned in 1631 by the fifth Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan to house the tomb of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal; it also houses the tomb of Shah Jahan himself

Taj Mahal

100

This job is deadline driven. To succeed in this field requires ability to adapt to unfamiliar work with minimal notice. Because their work is in a public forum, they are often subject to more criticism than they deserve. Those on the frontline of this field can put their career to deliver insightful and difficult news.

Journalist / Reporters

100

Originally called fried shavings, this child-friendly snack is made from a tuber. In Britain, this snack is also known as "crisps". A popular maker of this snack item has flavors that vary by country to reflect local tastes. For example, in India has flavors like Magic Masala, and in Thailand, they come in flavors like basil chicken and crab curry

Potato chips

100

The name of this MOT comes from the sound that its engine makes. These are open-air vehicles with three wheels and a seat in the front for the driver and a bench in the back for passengers. Modern versions  often have a cloth covering to protect passengers from the sun or rain.




Tuktuk

200

This National Memorial is a massive sculpture carved in the Black Hills region of South Dakota. This  sculpture's roughly 60-ft.-high granite faces depict 4 U.S. presidents.

Name the monument for 200.

Name the presidents for an additional 400.

George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln.

Mount Rushmore

200

This ancient trade has been practiced for over 7000 years. This field is known for precision thus the golden rule, "measure twice, cut once". Practioners of this trade typically learn their trade through apprenticeships and on the job. This job is a physical occupation where one must with their hands to directly affect the outcome of projects.

Carpenters / Builders

200

The name of this food in Spanish means "little donkey". This super popular food in America comes wrapped in a tortilla and is stuffed with rice, beans, meat, cheese and avocado.  

Burritos

300

This famous landmark is an ancient citadel located on a rocky outcrop above the city of Athens, Greece. There remains several ancient buildings of great architectural and historical significance.

Name the landmark for 300 points.

Each ancient building identified is an additional 300 points.

Acropolis.

Parthenon

the Propylaea

the Erechtheion (dedicated to the Athena)

Temple of Nike.

300

In surveys, this occupation is named as the most honest and ethical profession. A person in this field walks an average of 6-8 km during a 12-hour shift. Beyond job specific knowledge, people in this field use their intuition and empathy to connect with the people they care for on a deeper level. This field largest healthcare profession and one of the biggest professions in all industries.

Nursing / Nurses

300

Originating from Asia, the early version of this item did not include tomatoes.

This ubiquitous condiment is found on most restaurant tables and in almost all homes.  With burgers, fries, sandwiches and maybe even pizza, this red, tangy, savory sweet sauce goes on almost everything.

ketchup

400

This Incan citadel set high in the Andes Mountains in Peru was built in the 15th century and later abandoned. It’s renowned for its sophisticated dry-stone walls that fuse huge blocks without the use of mortar, intriguing buildings that play on astronomical alignments and panoramic views. Its exact former use remains a mystery.

Machu Pichu

400

To do their job, which is to enforce laws, investigate crimes, and make arrests, they put their lives at risk to protect our lives and our property. 

They are known by many names: Constables, garda in Ireland, RCMP in Canada, bobbies in England and gendarmes in France and other parts of Europe. Name this occupation in English.

Police Officers

400

Canada is the largest producer of this sweet liquid gold, which is also a naturally nutritious product. As long as you don't eat too much of it. 

The color and flavor of this item changes with the season. One way to enjoy this item is to pour it over pancakes.

maple syrup

500

Surrounded by myth and mystery, this prehistoric megalithic  structure is in Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England.

Megalithic mean prehistoric monuments made of or containing large stones.

Stonehenge

500

This field is the world's largest employer, with about 40% of the world's population in this field. People in this field work directly with the land. Without people in this field, our daily meal would be less bountiful.

Farmers

500

Originally called "oily cakes", this delightful food can be a sugar bomb when glazed with chocolate or powered with sugar. 

Pairs well with coffee or tea. The hole was added (removed?) when an American ship captain noticed that the center wasn't fully cooked.

Donuts