HISTORY & LANDMARKS
What country has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
Italy
Which country celebrates the Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos)?
Mexico
The Christ the Redeemer statue overlooks which Brazilian city?
Rio de Janeiro
What is the capital of Egypt, located along the Nile River?
Cairo
What flower is associated with death and funerals in many Asian countries?
The white chrysanthemum
Which ancient wonder was located in Babylon (modern Iraq)?
The Hanging Gardens
In which country did the art movement “Renaissance” begin?
Italy
Petra, the ancient city carved from red sandstone, lies in which country?
Jordan
What is the capital of Argentina?
Buenos Aires
What does the olive branch traditionally symbolize?
Peace
Which ancient civilization developed the concept of democracy?
The Greeks
Which Middle Eastern city is considered holy to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
Jerusalem
In which city would you find the ancient ruins of the Acropolis?
Athens, Greece
What is the capital of Morocco?
Rabat
What gesture means “yes” in Bulgaria but “no” in most other countries?
Nodding the head
The Terracotta Army was created to protect the tomb of which emperor?
Emperor Qin Shi Huang
Which ancient civilization built the city of Chichen Itza?
The Maya civilization
The Moai statues are located on which Pacific island?
Easter Island (Rapa Nui)
Which African capital is the highest in elevation above sea level?
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Which Indian festival celebrates the triumph of light over darkness with oil lamps and fireworks?
Diwali
Which mountain range separates France and Spain?
The Pyrenees
Which African country is home to the ancient city of Timbuktu?
Mali
Which European city is known as “The City of a Hundred Spires”?
Prague, Czech Republic
Which European capital is built on 14 islands connected by bridges?
Stockholm, Sweden
Which European country celebrates “Oktoberfest,” famous for beer and folk music?
Germany