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
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