GOLKE AT Where in the World?

Question 1

This famous CITY, seen here, will host the 2016 Summer Olympics. What is it?

Accepted Answer

Rio de Janeiro

Question 2

This NON-CONFLICT COUNTRY had the most deployed U.S. military personnel in 2012. (an island)

Accepted Answer

Japan

Question 3

It's a country and a continent. Here's its national flag:

Accepted Answer

Australia

Question 4

Machu Picchu is a sacred site of the Incas. In what South American COUNTRY is it found?

Accepted Answer

Peru

Question 5

This is the Taj Mahal, a monument built to honor an emperor's wife. In what COUNTRY is it?

Accepted Answer

India

Question 6

These are the towers of St. Basil's Cathedral in the Red Square. In what CITY is it located?

Accepted Answer

Moscow

Question 7

Euro-Disney in located in Paris. What currency (money) would you use to vacation there?

Accepted Answer

Euros

Question 8

A wonder of the world and a prehistoric monument, Stonehenge is located in what COUNTRY?

Accepted Answer

England

Question 9

From what South American COUNTRY is Neymar Jr. from?

Accepted Answer

Brazil

Question 10

This is a Mayan pyramid. In what COUNTRY are pyramids of this culture found?

Accepted Answer

Mexico

Question 11

The majority of Spanish-speaking immigrants who live in the D.C. area are from what COUNTRY?

Accepted Answer

El Salvador

Question 12

If you were visiting this landmark, what language would you hear most native citizens speaking?

Accepted Answer

Arabic

Question 13

Which of the following countries DO NOT contain part of the Saharan Desert?

Accepted Answer

Pakistan

Question 14

You can take a ride on a gondola in this Italian CITY, pictured here:

Accepted Answer

Venice

Question 15

One of few earthly structures visible from space, this huge landmark is on what CONTINENT?

Accepted Answer

Asia

Question 16

This rapper's hit topped the charts in 2012. From what COUNTRY is he?

Accepted Answer

South Korea

Question 17

Where is the only COUNTRY where pandas reside in a natural habitat (not in a zoo)?

Accepted Answer

China

Question 18

Also known as the "City of Love," this CITY is home to the famous landmark pictured here.

Accepted Answer

Paris

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