Landmarks Trivia Questions
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In which state is the Spindletop oil field, known for the first 'gusher' in North America, a national landmark?
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texas
Which structure in Washington, D.C., holds the record as the world's tallest obelisk?
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washington monument
Which building, constructed by Shreve, Lamb & Harmon, held the title of the world's tallest for more than four decades?
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empire state building
The Statue of Liberty National Monument encompasses Liberty Island and which former immigration station island?
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ellis island
What building was dedicated on May 1, 1931, and became the first skyscraper to exceed 100 stories in height?
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empire state building
Which Paris landmark sported a brightly lit sign that said '100 Ans' during 1989?
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eiffel tower
In which New York City park would you find Saint-Gaudens' equestrian statue of General Sherman near an entrance?
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central park
Which Paris landmark has over 1700 steps, making the elevator a quicker option to reach its top?
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eiffel tower
What South Dakota landmark has four 60-foot heads carved into it?
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mount rushmore
In what 843-acre public playground in New York City can you find Sheep Meadow and the Turtle Pond?
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central park
Which 605-foot Seattle landmark has 2 restaurants that complete one revolution per hour?
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space needle
In which Dutch capital did architect Petrus Cuypers design the central train station?
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amsterdam
What is the name of the San Francisco bridge with 746-foot steel towers that are the world's tallest?
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golden gate bridge
In which Latin American capital city is Chapultepec Park, first used by Aztec emperors, located?
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mexico city
What is the name of the 840-acre park in NYC for which the site was purchased by the city in 1856?
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central park
What is the name of the first suspension bridge to use steel-wire cables that spans the East River?
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brooklyn bridge
Which NYC complex's assembly hall was built using materials from all over the world?
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united nations
In which city is the celebrated Pompidou Center, co-designed by Italian high-tech architect Renzo Piano, located?
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paris
What massive structure, known for its largest example being in Mexico and covering nearly 45 acres at its base, is not found primarily in Egypt?
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pyramid
In what New York City park can children be found climbing on the statue of Hans Christian Anderson?
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central park
What is the familiar shape of the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial commonly known as the Gateway in St. Louis?
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arch
What is the name of the famous tower where you can dine at the revolving restaurant SkyCity and enjoy the Lunar Orbiter dessert?
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space needle
In Southern California, where do L.A. visitors flock to a famous carousel located at the end of Colorado Blvd.?
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santa monica pier
What is the name of the theater that is home to the Rockettes?
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radio city music hall
In which city would you find the Western Wall?
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jerusalem
Which city is home to Schönbrunn Castle, often compared to Versailles and once inhabited by the Hapsburgs?
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vienna
Which Sydney structure includes a drama theatre among its four auditoriums and is known for hosting plays?
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sydney opera house
What dam, standing over 700 feet high, is the largest of its type in the United States?
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hoover dam
Which island, once called Oyster Island, became part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument in 1965?
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ellis island
What did L.A. tile setter Simon Rodia spend over 30 years creating?
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watts towers
Which famous opera house did a London cab drive to over a period of 70 days starting from Buckingham Palace?
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sydney opera house
What 50-foot tall, 450-foot long sign is located on Mount Lee in Los Angeles?
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hollywood
Which U.S. city is home to the 630-foot tall Gateway Arch, the tallest monument in the country?
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st. louis
What Seattle landmark is planned to be turned into a 605-foot Roman candle on New Year's Eve?
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space needle
What famous rock is located near the Cranberry World Museum?
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plymouth rock
What is the Moscow site known by the Russian name 'Krasnaya Ploshchad', which means both 'beautiful' and 'red'?
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red square
What iconic $148 million Australian structure was completed in October 1973 after 14 years of difficult construction?
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sydney opera house
What 605-foot landmark in Seattle features an observation deck with a 360-degree view of the city and Puget Sound?
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space needle
Where can you find Barbara Hepworth's Dag Hammarskjold Memorial?
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united nations
Which capital city is home to the Independence Arch that commemorates Korean resistance to foreign dominance?
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seoul
According to travel expert Stephen Birnbaum, from the top of which structure can you get the best view of Seattle?
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space needle
Which Parisian structure, once the world's tallest, is still utilized for navigation, meteorology, and broadcasting?
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eiffel tower
In which city can you find the Pontalba Apartments, Pat O'Brien's Bar, and Preservation Hall?
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new orleans
In which state can you find the Edison Memorial Tower in Edison State Park located in Menlo Park?
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new jersey
Which iconic Seattle structure, standing at 600 feet and featuring a glass elevator to its observation deck, was a symbol of the 1962 World's Fair?
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space needle
What is the name of the South Dakota peak near Rapid City that was named after a New York attorney who represented mining investors?
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mount rushmore
What is the name of the 825,000-acre Texas ranch founded by a steamboat captain in 1852?
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king ranch
What is the D.C. obelisk that could fit inside The Kennedy Center's Grand Foyer if laid on its side?
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washington monument
What city is home to the tallest building named after former Gov. James A. Rhodes?
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columbus, ohio
What is the bronze statue designed by Edvard Eriksen located in the harbor of Copenhagen?
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little mermaid
What structure, built for Tennessee's centennial expo in 1897 and turning 100 years old in 1997, is a replica of an Athenian temple located in Nashville?
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parthenon
What 75-foot tall stone pillar from Luxor can be found in the Place de la Concorde in Paris?
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obelisk
In which city can you find the Pillsbury Center skyscraper?
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minneapolis
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