Famous Landmarks
This landmark is a giant statue holding a torch in New York Harbour.
The Statue of Liberty
What is the capital city of France?
Paris
What city is often called “The Big Apple”?
New York City
In which country would you find the Colosseum?
Italy
What do you call someone who loves to travel?
A traveler / globetrotter
This ancient wonder is a large stone structure shaped like a lion with a human head, located in Egypt.
The Great Sphinx of Giza
This city is both the capital and largest city of Japan.
Tokyo
This city is nicknamed “The City of Love” or “The City of Light”.
Paris
Machu Picchu, an ancient Incan city, is located in which South American country?
Peru
What is the name of the famous red double-decker buses found in London?
London Buses (or just “Double Decker Buses”)
This famous tower in Paris was built for the 1889 World’s Fair and is now one of the most visited monuments in the world.
The Eiffel Tower
The capital of Australia is not Sydney — it’s this smaller city located inland.
Canberra
Which city is known as “The Eternal City” because it has been inhabited for over 2,700 years?
Rome
The Taj Mahal is located in this Asian country, known for its rich history and diverse culture.
India
Which famous landmark is often shown with a clock face and is located in London?
Big Ben (technically the bell inside the clock tower — Elizabeth Tower)
This massive wall stretches over 13,000 miles across northern China and was built to protect against invaders.
The Great Wall of China
Which European capital is famous for its canals, bicycles, and tulips?
Amsterdam
“The Windy City” is a nickname for this major US city in Illinois.
Chicago
Where would you find the famous Christ the Redeemer statue overlooking the city from Corcovado Mountain?
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
What food is traditionally eaten at Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany?
Pretzels, sausages, and beer
This ancient temple complex in Cambodia is known for its beautiful stone carvings and towers shaped like lotus buds.
Angkor Wat
This capital city sits on the banks of the Nile River and is one of the oldest cities in the world.
Cairo
What city is sometimes called “The Venice of the East” because of its canals and waterways?
Bangkok (or sometimes Venice itself — but Bangkok fits better for “East”)
This landmark — the Blue Mosque — is located in the only city that spans two continents. Name the city.
Istanbul (Turkey — connects Europe and Asia)
What is the tallest building in the world, located in Dubai?
Burj Khalifa