Historical Landmarks Trivia Questions
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Which city's state house, designed by Charles Bulfinch, was once covered in copper from Paul Revere's foundry?
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boston
What do you have to lean backwards over the edge of a castle to kiss?
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blarney stone
What is the name of the area of palaces and temples built by the Ming imperial family in Beijing?
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forbidden city
What ancient fortress on the west shore of the Dead Sea is used by the Israeli army for ceremonial purposes?
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masada
What historical structure, primarily dismantled after November 1989, has a few segments preserved as memorials?
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berlin wall
In which square are Landseer's Lions located at the base of Nelson's Column?
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trafalgar square
What is the name of the large temple on the Acropolis that was converted into a Christian church around 430?
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parthenon
On which mountain near Atlanta can you find the world's largest complete sculpture featuring three Confederate heroes?
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stone mountain
What is the name of the cemetery located just outside Washington, D.C., that was established on land formerly owned by Robert E. Lee?
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arlington national cemetery
What is the term for the first large tomb constructed for King Mausolus at Halicarnassus, located in present-day Turkey?
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mausoleum
What is the name of the waterway that the Ancon was the first ship to pass through in August 1914?
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panama canal
Which bridge did Chester A. Arthur become the first person to walk across when it opened to the public on May 24, 1883?
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brooklyn bridge
Which National Park in Arizona was established by Congress on February 26, 1919?
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grand canyon
Which publisher's 'castle' is located on La Cuesta Encantada, also known as 'The Enchanted Hill'?
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william randolph hearst
What structure in Germany was approximately 26 miles long and averaged 10 feet high?
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berlin wall
In which Japanese city is the A-bomb dome the only structural ruin left standing?
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hiroshima
At the base of which mountain is the monastery of St. Catherine, dating back 14 centuries, located?
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mount sinai
Which womans cottage is a well-known attraction in the village of Shottery, near Stratford-upon-Avon?
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anne hathaway
In 1762, which newly completed Roman fountain allowed visitors to throw coins in it for the first time?
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trevi fountain
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