1) A pilgramage (trip) to the Kaaba in the city of Mecca is one of the five pilars of Islam. Where is Mecca? a) Pakistan b) Saudi Arabia c) Israel d) Egypt 2) Machu Picchu is a 15th-century citadel known for its sophisticated dry-stone construction and stunning views, believed to have been a royal estate or religious site. What country is it located? a) Peru b) Guatemala c) Ecuador d) Mexico 3) Sadly, this iconic cathedral, Notre Dame, suffered a fire in 2019. What country is it located in? a) England b) Thailand c) Spain d) France 4) The Taj Mahal was built as a symbol of love by a Mughal emperor in the 1600s. Which country is this historical symbol located? a) Czech Republic b) China c) India d) Thailand 5) Christ the Redeemer has become a cultural icon for which South American country? a) Brazil b) Argentina c) Chile d) Ecuador 6) Big Ben is a famous clock tower that stands next to the Houses of Parliament in which capital city? a) Paris, France b) Berlin, Germany c) London, UK d) Rome, Italy 7) The Hagia Sofia, a Christian church turned Muslim mosque when the Ottoman Empire conquered which city? a) Jerusalem, Israel b) Prague, Czech Republic c) Damascus, Syria d) Istanbul, Turkey 8) The Kremlin is a fortress built hundreds of years ago, used as the center of government, in which city? a) Moscow, Russia b) St. Petersburg, Russia c) Kyiv, Ukraine d) Warsaw, Poland 9) The Burj Khalifa is currently the world's tallest building in which city? a) Beijing, China b) Bangkok, Thailand c) Cairo, Egypt d) Dubai, United Arab Emirates 10) Angkor Wat is a massive stone temple known for its detailed carvings. It was originally built as a Hindu temple, but is now a Buddhist temple in which country? a) Cambodia b) Taiwan c) Singapore d) Indonesia 11) Stonehenge, one of the world's most ancient monuments, is located in which country? a) Ireland b) England c) Austria d) Germany 12) Petra is an ancient city, famous for its stunning rock-cut architecture and intricate water management systems. Which country is it located? a) Jordan b) Saudi Arabia c) Israel d) Iran 13) The colorful onion domes of St. Basil Cathedral can be seen in which city? a) Moscow, Russia b) Budapest, Hungary c) Prague, Czech Republic d) Oslow, Norway 14) La Sagrada Familia, a cathedral, began construction in 1882 and still has not been complete. Where is it located? a) Rio de Janiero, Brazil b) Buenos Aires, Argentina c) Lisbon, Portugal d) Barcelona, Spain 15) The Forbidden City was the center of political power for over 500 years for which country? a) China b) Japan c) Thailand d) Mongolia 16) Yamoussoukro Basilica, the largest Christian church in the world, can be found in which African country? a) Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) b) Ghana c) South Africa d) Senegal 17) The Acropolis is an ancient hilltop complex featuring monumental buildings and temples that served as the religious, cultural, and political center of a classical civilization in which country? a) Italy b) Greece c) Turkey d) Portugal 18) The Louvre is the famous museum that houses the Mona Lisa is in which city? a) Rome, Italy b) Paris, France c) Brussels, Belgium d) Vienna, Austria 19) This famous opera house can be seen in which Australian city? a) Melbourne b) Brisbane c) Sydney d) Gold Coast 20) The Berlin Wall was a wall built during the Cold War that divided the city into two different political sides. It was torn down in the late 1980, but you can still see remnants of it. Which country was it built? a) Germany b) Russia c) Poland d) Hungary 21) Chichén Itzá is an ancient stone city built by the Maya, known for its large step pyramid, in which country? a) Brazil b) Belize c) Peru d) Mexico 22) The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a tall bell tower famous for tilting to one side due to its unstable foundation and is found in this country. a) Greece b) Italy c) Spain d) France 23) The Golden Gate Bridge is famous for its bright red color and for being an impressive engineering achievement. What American city is it in? a) New York b) San Francisco c) Chicago d) Seattle 24) The Grand Palace is a former royal residence known for its ornate temples, golden architecture, and role in a long-standing monarchy in which country? a) Thailand b) United Kingdom c) Japan d) Spain

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