WORLD LANDMARKS
This tall, iron tower in Paris is one of the most famous landmarks in the world.
What is the Eiffel Tower?
This holiday on December 25th is celebrated with presents and large evergreen trees and a rotund dude with a big white beard.
What is Christmas?
This traditional Aboriginal instrument from Australia makes a low, droning sound.
What is a didgeridoo?
This Scottish clothing item has a plaid pattern and is worn by men and women.
What is a kilt?
This hot, sandy place is found in Africa and the Middle East.
What is a desert?
This famous statue stands in New York Harbor and holds a torch.
What is the Statue of Liberty?
This Irish holiday on March 17th is celebrated by wearing green.
What is St. Patrick's Day?
This small, guitar-like instrument from Hawaii has four strings.
What is a ukulele?
This traditional Mexican blanket with a slit for the head is worn as a garment.
What is a poncho?
This tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rain forms over warm ocean water.
What is a hurricane (or typhoon)?
This very long wall in China was built over 2,000 years ago to protect the country.
What is the Great Wall of China?
This German festival in September features large tents, traditional music, and lots of pretzels.
What is Oktoberfest?
This large group of musicians playing together includes string, brass, and woodwind sections.
What is an orchestra?
This Japanese traditional clothing is a robe tied with a wide belt.
What is a kimono?
This tall landform sometimes erupts with hot lava from inside the Earth.
What is a volcano?
This ancient building in Rome, Italy was where gladiators used to fight.
What is the Colosseum?
This American holiday on July 4th features fireworks and barbecues.
What is Independence Day?
This traditional dance from Native American cultures often involves circular movements and drums.
What is a powwow dance?
This long, warm coat with a hood is often filled with down feathers and worn in cold climates.
What is a parka?
This Japanese word means "harbor wave" and describes a very large ocean wave.
What is a tsunami?
This famous bridge in San Francisco is painted a bright orange-red color.
What is the Golden Gate Bridge?
This Brazilian festival before Lent features samba parades and colorful costumes.
What is Carnival?
This traditional dance from Hawaii tells stories through graceful hand movements.
What is hula?
This traditional clothing for men includes short pants held up by suspenders and is native to parts of Switzerland, Germany and Austria.
What are lederhosen?
This colorful light show in the sky can be seen near the North and South Poles.
What are the Northern Lights (aurora borealis)?