Around the World Geography Quiz

The Hagia Sophia is in Istanbul, Turkey. It has been home to many world religions. What world religion claims it now?

Which country has the faces of four of its most prominent leaders carved into the side of a mountain?

Which country has the highest population of poisonous snakes in the world, with 21/25 of the most poisonous on earth?

Christ the Redeemer, one of the most famous religious statues, was completed in 1931. Which country is this located in?

True or False: The Great Wall of China is 13,171 miles long. It can be seen from the moon.

Mt. Everest Mountain is the highest mountain in the world. In which continent is this mountain located?

The Taj Mahal, found in India, was constructed in 1653. What was the purpose of this building?

The origins of these manmade structures are are mystery to most historians. Which are they? (choose 2)

True or False: Angkor Wat, located in Cambodia, is the largest religious monument in the world.

Machu Picchu is an ancient civilization discovered in Peru. Who constructed this once hidden city?

This is temple Kukulkan in the city of Chichen Itza in Mexico (Mrs. S has been here!) Who was Kukulkan?

The Eiffel Tower in Paris France was constructed in 1889 for what purpose?

St. Basil's Cathedral is located in Moscow, Russia. Which leader ordered its construction?

The Big Ben in London was completed in 1859. What is the actual name for this famous tower?

Which Italian city is known as the City of Bridges because of the winding canals throughout the city?

The Sydney Opera House in Australia completed constructed in 1973. How long did this landmark take to build?

The Great Pyramid of Giza is the largest of the Egyptian pyramids. When was it constructed?

The Parthenon lies above the city of Athens, Greece. This temple was built for which Greek god?

The Colosseum in Rome is the largest amphitheater ever built. What was it NOT used for?

The Burg Khalifa is the tallest in the world to date with 163 stories. Where is this building located?