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Test your knowledge of iconic landmarks and monuments from around the globe.

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In which city would you find the Eiffel Tower?

About Famous Landmarks Around the World

Famous Landmarks Around the World is a free general knowledge quiz with 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 5 easy, 5 medium, 5 hard questions. Test your knowledge of iconic landmarks and monuments from around the globe. A typical run takes about 7 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.

A few sample questions

  1. 1. In which city would you find the Eiffel Tower?

    Answer: Paris

    The Eiffel Tower was built in Paris for the 1889 World's Fair and was originally intended to be temporary. It is 1,083 feet tall.

  2. 2. The Taj Mahal in India was built as what type of structure?

    Answer: A mausoleum

    The Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died in 1631.

  3. 3. Which country is home to the Great Wall?

    Answer: China

    The Great Wall of China stretches over 13,000 miles and was built over many centuries to protect against invasions from the north.

  4. 4. The Statue of Liberty was a gift from which country?

    Answer: France

    France gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States in 1886 as a symbol of friendship and shared values of freedom and democracy.

  5. 5. In which country would you find Machu Picchu?

    Answer: Peru

    Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca citadel located high in the Andes Mountains of Peru, standing at nearly 8,000 feet above sea level.

Things you'll learn along the way

  • The Tower of London sits on the north bank of the Thames. Built in 1066 by William the Conqueror, it has served as a royal palace, prison, and treasury.
  • Mount Rushmore features George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. The carving took 14 years to complete.
  • Petra is located in southern Jordan and was the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985.

Frequently asked questions

What's a good follow-up after Famous Landmarks Around the World?

If you enjoyed this general knowledge quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.

Can I print Famous Landmarks Around the World?

Yes — use the Print button at the top of the page for a clean question sheet, or "Print with Answers" to make an answer key. Printed sheets work well for group play at home, in a classroom, or at a senior center.

Will I lose my progress if I close the page?

Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, Famous Landmarks Around the World fits comfortably in one sitting.

How many questions are in Famous Landmarks Around the World?

Famous Landmarks Around the World has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.

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