Famous Lighthouses Quiz
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The Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was located in which country?
About Famous Lighthouses Quiz
Navigate through questions about the world's most iconic lighthouses and their fascinating histories. Famous Lighthouses Quiz packs 15 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty into a relaxed session of roughly 7 minutes — no sign-up, no timer pressure. An explanation appears after every answer, and finishing once a day keeps your streak alive.
A few sample questions
1. The Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was located in which country?
Answer: Egypt
2. The Portland Head Light, one of the most photographed lighthouses in America, is in which US state?
Answer: Maine
3. The Tower of Hercules, the world's oldest working lighthouse, is located in which European country?
Answer: Spain
4. Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the tallest brick lighthouse in the US, is located in which state?
Answer: North Carolina
5. The Fastnet Lighthouse, known as 'Ireland's Teardrop,' is located off the coast of which Irish county?
Answer: Cork
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