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
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
What ancient structure in Wiltshire is rumored to have been used as an observatory according to local stories?
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stonehenge
Which book contains the quote inscribed on the Liberty Bell?
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bible
Which California city is home to the Old Point Loma lighthouse, now restored and part of Cabrillo National Monument?
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san diego
In which city did the Harbour Bridge, one of the largest arch bridges in the world, open in 1932, mate?
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sydney
Which French town known for its magnificent Gothic cathedral was named after the Carnutes, a Celtic tribe?
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chartres
Which U.S. monument featuring 4 presidents is best viewed in the morning light?
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mount rushmore
In which British city on the Mersey River can you find the home of Prime Minister William Gladstone?
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liverpool
Which southern hemisphere country that's also a continent proclaimed its independence on January 1, 1901?
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australia
Which castle has a famous stone inscribed with 'Cormac McCarthy fortis me fieri fecit, A.D. 1446'?
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blarney castle
In which country can you follow the Copernicus trail, covering the places where he lived and worked?
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poland
In which Midwestern citys old state capital building is a copy of the Gettysburg Address displayed?
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springfield, illinois
In which country can you find the imposing ruins of Angkor Thom, a temple complex built around 1200?
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cambodia
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