Historical Landmarks Trivia Questions
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Which famous marble tomb in Agra, India, has passages from the Koran decorating its exterior?
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taj mahal
What Paris landmark was stormed on July 14, 1789, by people seeking guns and gunpowder?
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bastille
What was the name of the estate George Washington's father referred to as The Little Hunting Creek Plantation?
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mount vernon
In 1980, the first tunnel was opened under which prominent canal in Egypt?
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suez canal
Which U.S. memorial features four sculpted heads, each 60 feet in height?
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mount rushmore
What dominion was established by the British North America Act on July 1, 1867?
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canada
With proceeds from which lode did Eilley Orrum and Sandy Bowers build Nevada's Bowers Mansion?
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comstock lode
In which city is the house built around 1670, which is the oldest building in its downtown area and associated with Paul Revere, located?
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boston
What prison in Paris is now commemorated by a white outline where it once stood?
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bastille
What significant national symbol was removed from Independence Hall and moved across the street in early 1976 in Philadelphia?
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liberty bell
Which city's second-most famous bell was cast in 1926 for Wanamaker's Department Store?
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philadelphia
Where did the pilgrims land in 1620 that is honored by Forefather's Day on December 21?
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plymouth rock
Which famous rock in Massachusetts is known for having the date 1620 engraved on it?
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plymouth rock
What is the name of the famous circular monument on Salisbury Plain that the term 'henge' originates from?
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stonehenge
Which national park was established as the first in the United States by President Grant in 1872?
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yellowstone national park
In which country did Philip of Hesse establish the first Protestant university in 1527?
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germany
In which city is a memorial to John F. Kennedy located near Dealey Plaza?
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dallas
In which city has Augustus Caesar's tomb been repurposed as an amphitheater and concert hall?
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rome
What is the name of the canal that officially opened on August 15, 1914?
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panama canal
In which capital city can you find the valley housing the 13 imperial tombs of the Ming dynasty?
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beijing
What is the name of the largest Roman amphitheatre that was once flooded for mock naval battles called naumachiae?
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colosseum
Which British royal residence once had Marble Arch as its entrance before it was moved?
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buckingham palace
What building, which was the tallest in the world at the time, opened on May 1, 1931?
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empire state building
What is the name of the famous late Neolithic monument located near Salisbury, England?
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stonehenge
In which state is the oldest lighthouse, Portland Head Light, built in 1791, located?
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maine
What is the defense department headquarters designed by G.E. Bergstrom to conserve structural steel?
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pentagon
Which historical home received a $1,000,000 roof renovation for the 250th anniversary of Thomas Jefferson's birth?
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monticello
What is the name of the landmark where the pilgrims landed in 1620 and is now protected by a granite portico?
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plymouth rock
In 1913, over 43,000 workers were employed to construct which famous canal?
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panama canal
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