Set Your Sights On This Wonders Of The World Quiz!
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This great big world of ours has so many different sights to see it would take an entire lifetime to see a portion of them. Some of them are built by man and some are carved out by nature. Take this quiz and see what you know about these wonders of the world!
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Question 1
Al Capone spent some of his last days in a cell here. Name that island prison.
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AJuarez
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BAlcatraz
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CAzkaban
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DGuantanamo Bay
Alcatraz
This military jail-turned-high-security-prison stands on an island off of San Francisco. Alcatraz Island, known as "The Rock," was as frightening as it sounds when in use. Solitary confinement and brute force weren't unusual there, and some of its highest security prisoners included none other than Machine Gun Kelly and Al Capone, arguably the most famous mobster of all time. Definitely not the type of company you'd want to be in lockdown with.
Question 2
Do you remember this Franciscan mission, a monument to the Texans lost in their war for independence?
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AThe Lost War
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BThe Alamo
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CThe Calamo
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DThe Kablamo
The Alamo
They may have lost this battle, but they won the war. "Remember the Alamo!" was the battle cry for those Texans fighting for independence during the 13-day siege. The Franciscan mission that remains there stands as a tribute to those who lost their lives in the battle.
Question 3
Which U.S. president is NOT found on this national monument?
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AJohn F. Kennedy
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BTheodore Roosevelt
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CGeorge Washington
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DAbraham Lincoln
John F. Kennedy
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln make up the four statuesque profiles of Mount Rushmore in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The 60-foot high monument is carved out of granite, commemorating and memorializing some of America's greatest presidents. Visit at night and experience the landmark all lit up!
Question 4
WWII struck the U.S. at home here, where the USS Arizona memorial now stands.
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AAnn Harbor
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BPearl Harbor
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CSan Francisco Bay
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DHudson Harbor
Pearl Harbor
When the U.S. military base was struck by the Japanese at Pearl Harbor in 1941, the USS Arizona went down with it. A memorial for the USS Arizona has since been built above the real ship's wreckage to commemorate those lost in the surprise WWII attack.
Question 5
Home to the Emerald Buddha, this Grand Palace lies in the heart of which capital city?
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ABangkok
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BBeijing
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CHong Kong
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DSingapore
Bangkok
This traditional, historical, and sacred site is Bangkok's gem. The 18th century Grand Palace houses the Chapel of the Emerald Buddha, a jade Buddha whose image depicts nirvana. You might be tempted, but don't touch! Only the Thai king is allowed to.
Question 6
This bell isn't perfect. Where is it located?
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AHouston
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BPhiladelphia
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CPittsburgh
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DWashington, D.C.
Philadelphia
Located near Independence Hall (where the Declaration of Independence was signed) in Philadelphia, the Liberty Bell is famous not for its mesmerizing ring, but for being cracked. According to some stories, the bell was rung in 1776, during the first live reading of the Declaration. When and how did it crack? That's a mystery.
Question 7
Who gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States?
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AFrance
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BCanada
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CGreat Britain
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DRussia
France
The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the U.S. from none other than France, our friendly allies across the sea. Representing freedom and democracy, the 305-foot tall Statue of Liberty was mounted on Liberty Island, a welcome symbol since 1886 to those immigrants who entered the harbor to be registered at Ellis Island.
Question 8
This needle pierces the skyline. To which city does it belong?
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ASeattle
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BToronto
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CChicago
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DPortland
Seattle
The Space Needle commands Seattle's skyline, standing 605 feet tall in the city center. The iconic needle was built for the 1962 World's Fair. Today, you can take an elevator to the top and enjoy panoramic views of the city, standing on the world's only rotating glass floor.
Question 9
This bridge is golden. To which city does it lead?
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AMiami
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BLos Angeles
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CSan Diego
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DSan Francisco
San Francisco
There's no more wonderful way to enter a city than via the spectacular Golden Gate Bridge. Since 1937, the 1.7-mile suspension bridge has linked San Francisco with Marin County. You can cross it by vehicle or by the pedestrian walkway, showcasing extraordinary views of San Francisco Bay.
Question 10
Known for its azure lake, Banff National Park calls what country home?
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AUnited States
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BSwitzerland
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CAustria
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DCanada
Canada
Canada's oldest national park was born in 1885. Full of glaciers, ice fields, mountains (including the Rocky Mountains), and coniferous forests, Banff National Park is exactly what you want a national park to be. The 14-mile long Moraine Lake claims to be one of the most photographed lakes in the world and you can see why. The vibrant color of the glacial waters is caused by light refraction off the "rock flour" deposited regularly by glacial flow.
Question 11
This canyon is grand. What river runs through it?
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AMississippi River
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BMissouri River
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CHudson Bay
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DColorado River
Colorado River
The Grand Canyon in Arizona is grand, indeed. Stretching 277 miles and carved a mile deep by the Colorado River, the awe-inspiring natural wonder is one of the most recognizable landmarks in America. When you visit, be sure to plan a trek to Havasu Falls.
Question 12
Pitcairn Island is home to about 50 people, all of whom are descendants of Fletcher Christian and his fellow mutineers who jumped ship in the South Pacific. What was the name of their famous vessel?
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AHMS Largess
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BHMS Bounty
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CHMS Gummy Bear
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DHMS Plenty
HMS Bounty
The world's least populated territory is also one of the most remote. Pitcairn is in the middle of the Pacific, over 3,000 miles from the nearest continent. Visitors are few: the island is accessible only by a 32-hour sea voyage.
Question 13
This river that empties into the Gulf of Mexico divides the United States roughly in half vertically. What is the name of this river whose source is Lake Itasca in northern Minnesota?
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AMinnesota River
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BOhio River
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CMississippi River
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DYellow River
Mississippi River
With a length of 2,340 miles (3,766 km) the Mississippi River ranks as the 20th longest river in the world. However when combined with the Missouri-Jefferson (Red Rock) water systems that feed into the Mississippi, it counts as the 4th longest river in the world.
Question 14
Another "gateway"; this one, to the west. Where is this arch, the tallest manmade monument in the U.S.?
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ASacramento
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BMinneapolis
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CCleveland
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DSt. Louis
St. Louis
Not only is the Gateway Arch the tallest manmade monument in the U.S. ; it's the tallest manmade arch in the world. The Gateway Arch is called the "gateway to the West." Located in St. Louis, Missouri, the arch was completed in 1965 and designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen. Situated on the bank of the Mississippi River, you'll have quite a view when you take the tram 630 feet to the top!
Question 15
This spectacular natural limestone arch was located on Gozo Island, a part of which central Mediterranean archipelago?
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ACook Islands
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BMadagascar
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CMalta
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DCuba
Malta
Along with 7,000 years of history and three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Mediterranean island nation of Malta boasts sandy beaches along a rocky coastline packed with steep cliffs for diving, deep, cool caves to explore, and other geological wonders. Arching up to nearly 100 feet, the Azure Window on the island of Gozo wasn't just a tourist draw—the stunning rock formation was also featured in multiple films and TV shows, including <i>Clash of the Titans</i> (1981) and HBO's <i>Game of Thrones</i> (the Dothraki wedding scene in Season One). Sadly, the arch collapsed in a storm in March of 2017.
Question 16
In what Australian city is this world-famous opera house?
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AMelbourne
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BBrisbane
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CSydney
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DAuckland
Sydney
The world-famous Sydney Opera House was opened in 1973.
Question 17
Discharging into the Bering Sea, this river has an estimated length of 1,980 miles (3,190 km). What is the name of this river that flows through Alaska and Canada?
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ADarling River
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BMissouri River
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CMackenzie River
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DYukon River
Yukon River
The main headwaters of the Yukon river flow from Atlin Lake and Tagish Lake through the Yukon territory of Canada and central Alaska out to the Bering Sea. Due to natural obstacles such as rapids and narrow canyons, the river proved difficult for travel during the gold rush era, and precipitated the need for the railroad from Skagway, Alaska, to Whitehorse in the Yukon Territory.
Question 18
This large tributary of the Mississippi River runs from Montana to just north of St. Louis, Missouri where it meets up with the Mississippi River. What is the name of this second longest river in North America?
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AMackenzie River
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BYukon River
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CMissouri River
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DAmazon River
Missouri River
The Missouri River on its own has a length of 2,315 miles (3,726 km) and is the second longest river in North America. This river creates the natural parts of the borders between South Dakota and Nebraska, Nebraska and Iowa, Nebraska and Missouri, and Kansas and Missouri.
Question 19
Running a length of approximately 1,900 miles (3,060 km) this river's headwaters are located in the San Juan Mountains of southern Colorado. What is the name of this river that creates much of the natural border between Texas and Mexico?
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ARio Grande
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BColorado River
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CYukon River
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DIndus River
Rio Grande
The Rio Grande is the 5th longest river in North America and 20th longest in the world. The river forms much of the natural border between Texas and Mexico, though due to the riverbed shifting over the years, places where the border used to be the river, are now on land.
Question 20
What's the name of this ultra ritzy French-speaking Caribbean jewel?
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ABahamas
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BLong Island
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CSt. Barts
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DTrinidad
St. Barts
The who's who of elite jet setters and more than a few pop stars make tony St. Barts (or Saint Barth's for you Francophile sticklers) their Caribbean destination #1. Thankfully, this picture perfect island retains its charm, including in the quaint red-roofed capital of Gustavia.
Question 21
What's the name of this iconic island off the western coast of South America?
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AHoliday Island
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BChristmas Island
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CEaster Island
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DMardi Gras Island
Easter Island
Located 2,000 miles off the coast of Chile, Easter Island is famous for the nearly 1,000 ancient monumental stone statues built by the original Polynesian inhabitants to commemorate their high chiefs.
Question 22
This city was once meant for the elite; now, pretty much anyone can climb there. Where might you find the "Lost City of the Incas"?
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AArgentina
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BChina
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CBolivia
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DPeru
Peru
Can you handle a 26 mile trek across mountain terrain? Then you're welcome to hike the Inca Trail up to Machu Picchu. The "Lost City of the Incas" spreads across forested mountaintops, the ruins of stone buildings and columns high up in the clouds. Said to have been built by Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui in the 15th century, the city wasn't for any old ordinary folk; it was built for an emperor.
Question 23
This natural landmark in Wyoming was the first national monument in America. Name that "tower".
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ASears Tower
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BTower of Death
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CDevils Tower
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DAngels Tower
Devils Tower
Located in Wyoming, Devils Tower became the first national monument in the United States in 1906. Declared a national monument by President Theodore Roosevelt, amidst the 1,347-acre monument grounds stands a 867-foot butte that looms darkly 1,267 feet above the Belle Fourche River. The place is a hellscape; no wonder it's called Devils Tower.
Question 24
This lush volcanic isle in the South Seas is famous for its thatch-roofed overwater bungalows.
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AMalta
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BBora Bora
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CFantasy Island
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DMadagascar
Bora Bora
Bucket list destination Bora Bora is why postcards were invented. This idyllic Polynesian island offers a glittering turquoise lagoon dotted with picturesque stilted bungalows and the majestic Mount Otemanu rising above.
Question 25
This river originates in the eastern Tibetan Plateau and has a delta at the other end where it meets the Bohai Sea. What is the second longest river in China called?
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AYangtze River
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BYellow River
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CAmazon River
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DDanube River
Yellow River
As the second longest river in China, the Yellow River has a length of 3,395 miles (5,464 km). The Yellow River basin is often described as the cradle of Chinese civilization, as local people had been irrigating there since the 3rd century BCE.
Question 26
Ding, dong – this iconic clock tower stands on the bank of what river?
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ASeine
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BDanube
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CThames
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DAvon
Thames
When you think London, you think Big Ben. The clock tower stands alongside the Houses of Parliament on the banks of the River Thames. The term "Big Ben" actually refers to the bell, not the clock, and the official name of the tower, itself, is Elizabeth Tower. Fun fact: the bell weighs 13 tons. "Big" is right!
Question 27
If you started at this river's source in Germany and wanted to follow it to its end, you'd end up at the Black Sea. What is the name of this second longest river in Europe?
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ADanube River
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BVolga River
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CDnieper River
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DOrange River
Danube River
The Danube River is the second longest river in Europe after the Volga River in Russia. It served as the northern boundary of the Roman Empire for a time, and some of Europe's major cities were settled during that time along its banks such as Vienna, Budapest, and Belgrade.
Question 28
Christ stretches his arms in welcome over this city. Name that South American metropolis.
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ASão Paulo
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BRio de Janeiro
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CSantiago
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DBuenos Aires
Rio de Janeiro
Known as Christ the Redeemer, the enormous statue mounted on Mount Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro stands 98 feet tall with an arm span that nearly matches at 92 feet. Completed in 1931, the mosaic Art Deco-style statue is made of thousands of soapstone tiles and is visited by around 1.8 million people a year. If you're willing to make the pilgrimage on foot, you've got a workout ahead of you: there are 110 steps to the top!
Question 29
This Chinese river is the longest in Asia. What is the name of this river that reaches from the Plateau of Tibet to the East China Sea?
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AMississippi River
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BYangtze River
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CEuphrates River
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DYellow River
Yangtze River
The Yangtze River is the third longest river in the world and the longest in Asia. It covers so much area that it provides a natural border between ten provinces or regions. More than three-fourths of the Yangtze runs through mountains.
Question 30
Legend has it this causeway was collapsed by giants. Where is this natural phenomenon?
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AIreland
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BEngland
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CDenmark
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DNorway
Ireland
Hate to break it to ya, but the basalt columns of the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland are actually naturally occurring formations from a volcanic fissure eruption. But spread across a beach on the country's east coast, legend has it that a Scottish giant destroyed a bridge between Scotland and Ireland, while he was escaping his Irish giant nemesis. Don't know about you, but we're gonna go with that story.
Question 31
This Indonesian idyll is one of the world's top honeymoon destinations.
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ASt. Thomas
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BCrete
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CMontserrat
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DBali
Bali
Though hardly an undiscovered paradise, Bali still offers exotic treats for the off-the-beaten-path journeyer. Ancient Hindu temples, emerald green rice terraces, the fresh herb and warm spice aroma of Indonesian dishes. . . it's all here.
Question 32
One of the most faithful landmarks known to man, which national park is home to this geyser?
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AGrand Canyon National Park
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BYosemite National Park
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CGlacier Park
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DYellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park
Old Faithful was named thus due to its fairly predictable eruptions. Although you probably shouldn't set your watch by the geyser, you can fairly guess that it will erupt regularly, based on its past frequency. Located in Yellowstone, America's first national park (and the world's!), Old Faithful was happened upon by the Washburn Expedition in 1870. Erupting to a height of around 130 to 140 feet on average, the 1.5 to 5 minute-eruption occurs about 20 times a day – so around every 74 minutes, give or take.
Question 33
With a length of roughly 2,700 miles (4,350 km), this river that runs through much of Southeast Asia and enters the South China Sea in Vietnam. What is the name of this 12th longest river in the world?
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AMississippi River
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BOb River
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CMekong River
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DYangtze River
Mekong River
The source of the Mekong River is in Qinghai province, China and it flows through Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam before entering the South China Sea. A large majority of the people who live along the river work in agriculture with rice being the major crop.
Question 34
This home belonged to America's first president. What name did he give his mansion house?
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AMount Olive
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BMonticello
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CMount Vernon
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DMy Crib
Mount Vernon
America's first president deserved a home fit for a king, and he had it in Mount Vernon. The 21-room estate located on the Potomac River includes expansive grounds and gardens, which were once served by over 300 slaves. Yep, with all the nobility Washington undoubtedly offered, even our first president had his flaws.
Question 35
Wanna surf "The Wave"? Then travel to this U.S. state.
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AVermont
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BNew Mexico
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CArizona
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DColorado
Arizona
Located along Arizona's northern border with Utah, the Wave is a stunning rock formation in the Coyote Buttes North. The sandstone has been carved out by water erosion since the Jurassic era, creating these deep troughs that depict whimsical movement in the rock. If you want to ride the Wave, lace up those hiking boots, as getting there requires a six-mile walk roundtrip. And make sure you get a permit before visiting! Only twenty people are allowed per day.
Question 36
This stunningly lush Hawaiian island is renowned for its waterfalls and other natural wonders including the Napali coast.
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ATahiti
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BLanai
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CKauaʻi
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DSicily
Kauaʻi
Kauai’s spellbindingly beautiful Napali coast is perhaps the most spectacular of the Garden Island's many must-see sites.
Question 37
Arguably one of the most famous walls on Earth, this structure is sacred. Where is its home?
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AGermany
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BChina
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CEgypt
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DIsrael
Israel
The Western Wall, aka the "Wailing Wall," stands in the Old City in Jerusalem, Israel. Jewish people consider the wall a place of prayer and pilgrimage, as it's the only thing that remains of the Second Temple of Jerusalem. Some come to place small scraps of paper with prayers into the rock. Dating back to the second century B.C., the Western Wall later formed part of a larger wall, surrounding the Muslim "Dome of the Rock".
Question 38
This great African river is the longest in the world and runs from Lake Victoria all the way up to the Mediterranean Sea. What is the name of this river?
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ACongo River
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BTigris River
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CThames River
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DNile River
Nile River
The Nile River is the longest river in the world stretching from Lake Victoria in the south, all the way up to the Mediterranean Sea. Ancient peoples along the Nile were some of the first on the continent to cultivate agriculture due to the fertile land along its banks.
Question 39
Mexico's Janitzio Island is renowned for its spectacular celebration of Día de los Muertos. What's the English translation of this traditional Mexican holiday?
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ARemembrance of the Dead
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BDay of the Dead
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CGod of the Dead
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DHalloween
Day of the Dead
Janitzio Island also famous throughout Mexico for its traditional fisherman who use distinctive butterfly-shaped nets. This iconic image was once featured on the back of the 50 peso bill.
Question 40
You'll have to travel to the Middle East to see this "Lost City". Where is this new Seventh Wonder of the World?
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ASyria
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BJordan
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CQatar
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DLebanon
Jordan
Covering 2,640 acres, there's a lot to explore at Petra Archaeologic Park. Located in Jordan, the ancient "Lost City" of Petra made the list of the new Seven Wonders of the World, despite not being new at all. Hip and happenin' around 400 B.C. to 106 A.D., the site was the rich capital of the Nabataean civilization. Although you no longer have to be rich to visit, there is one requirement: good walking shoes!
Question 41
The eerily desolate industrial island of Gunkanjima was once packed to the gills with Mitsubishi workers. Which country is this?
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ASingapore
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BCanada
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CMongolia
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DJapan
Japan
Just off the coast of Nagasaki sits the tiny, desolate island of Gunkanjima. Once the most densely populated place in world history, the island is still packed to the gills with buildings—but is now without a soul in sight. The island has been entirely abandoned since the Mitsubishi Corporation shuttered operations of the coal mine it started there in the early 1900s.
Question 42
If you were to visit the largest living structure on Earth, where would you be?
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AChina
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BBrazil
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CAustralia
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DFlorida
Australia
Stretching 1,600 miles, 133,000 square miles, and composed of more than 2,900 individual reefs, the Great Barrier Reef in Australia is considered the largest living structure on the planet. Located in the Coral Sea off of Queensland, a large part of the marine area is protected, but of course, you can grab your snorkel and flippers and swim with the fishes off of any number of islands.
Question 43
What is the name of the river that originates in Lake Hazer in Turkey and later meets up with the Euphrates River to flow into the Persian Gulf?
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ANile River
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BYukon River
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CTigris River
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DIndus River
Tigris River
On its own the Tigris River is the second largest river in southwest Asia. Together the Tigris and Euphrates river systems define the ancient area of Mesopotamia.
Question 44
This Indonesian island group is renowned for its wild beauty and its most famous resident (and namesake): the largest lizard on the planet.
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AIguana Islands
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BKomodo Islands
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CGila Islands
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DGecko Islands
Komodo Islands
Indonesia's Komodo National Park is an untamed natural paradise for the adventure-seeking traveler. The islands are renowned for stunning mountain hikes and spectacular dive sites (as well as those formidable lizards).
Question 45
In which ocean can you find the wonderfully peculiar Rock Islands of Palau?
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AAtlantic
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BIndian
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CArctic
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DPacific
Pacific
The Rock Islands are truly like nowhere else on earth. This tropical Shangri-La is made up of 250 (or so) lushly covered limestone islands in an array of fascinating shapes. The curious forms are scattered through crystal clear waters teeming with delights for the underwater explorer.
Question 46
Which city has buried its dead on the cemetery island of San Michele since the early 1800s?
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AParis
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BPisa
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CMilwaukee
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DVenice
Venice
The perennially flooded floating city of Venice had a big sanitation problem in the early 19th century: diseases were washing up from the city graves. The solution was to dedicate an uninhabited island in the lagoon to be the new burial grounds. Venetians continue to use it for their loved ones' final resting place to this day. (Well, as long as they continue paying the fees—otherwise, into the common burial pit go the remains!)
Question 47
Decorated with 20,000 handmade ceramic tiles, this iconic mosque stands on the European side of what city?
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ADamascus
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BIstanbul
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CDubai
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DAbu Dhabi
Istanbul
Istanbul's historic Blue Mosque is called such due to the 20,000 handmade blue tiles that decorate the mosque's interior. Built during the 17th century under Ahmed I, the Ottoman Empire's Sultan lies in the mosque's tomb. Ahmed I hoped that it would rival the splendor of its Old City neighbor, Hagia Sophia. And it does.
Question 48
This river begins in the Himalayan mountains and flows down through India into the Bay of Bengal. What is the name of this holy river?
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AGanges River
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BIndus River
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CEuphrates River
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DNile River
Ganges River
Despite its relatively short length of 1,560 miles (2,510 km) compared to other large rivers in Asia, the Ganges River holds a very important status of being the holy river of Hinduism. Many people of Hindu faith make a holy pilgrimage to the Ganges to bathe in its waters.
Question 49
This famous sign is now iconic. What was the area originally called?
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AMotion Picture Central
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BHollyland
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CTime Square
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DHollywoodland
Hollywoodland
What would Hollywood be without the iconic Hollywood sign? It certainly wouldn't inspire the glamor and glitz that it's become known for. But the sign has a less-than-glamorous origin story. It was created as an advertisement for a local real estate development and originally read "Hollywoodland". Just doesn't have the same ring to it.
Question 50
You thought Niagara was big; then you haven't seen Angel Falls in this country.
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AVenezuela
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BZimbabwe
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CMexico
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DNepal
Venezuela
The world's highest uninterrupted waterfall calls Venezuela home. Angel Falls stands a whopping 3,212 feet, and its water falls an incredible 2,648 feet over Auyán-Tepui mountain. The UNESCO World Heritage site in Canaima National Park may just make you want to freefall like an angel.
Question 51
This spectacular beach is located on Whitsunday Island. Which country is this?
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AAustralia
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BUnited Arab Emirates
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CThailand
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DSoviet Union
Australia
Yes, it's real! Unlike all the humdrum, regular sand beaches around the world, Whitehaven is made of 98% silica. This is what gives the sand its brilliant white-as-snow appearance, as well as a velvet-soft feel.
Question 52
This river begins in Turkey and flows through Syria and Iraq where it joins with the Tigris River and flows into the Persian Gulf. What is the name of this longest river in southwest Asia?
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ANile River
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BJordan River
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CEuphrates River
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DOrinoco River
Euphrates River
The Euphrates and Tigris Rivers combined roughly outline the ancient area known as Mesopotamia. Once the two rivers combine, the name of the river changes to Shatt Al-Arab and flows into the Persian Gulf.
Question 53
This chilling image is from Isla de las Muñecas in Mexico City. What is the English translation of this spooky island's name?
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AIsland of Death
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BIsland of Infanticide
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CIsland of Rainbows
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DIsland of the Dolls
Island of the Dolls
The legend of Isla de las Muñecas is as macabre as you'd expect: the island's caretaker and sole resident witnessed a young girl drown in the lake. To honor her (or perhaps to fend off evil spirits), he spent the rest of his life collecting battered, discarded dolls and hanging them in trees around the island. 50 years after witnessing the girl's death, the caretaker drowned in the exact same spot.
Question 54
Home to the world's tallest building, this city in the UAE features a number of superlatives. Name that one-upper.
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ADoha
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BAbu Dhabi
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CDubai
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DBangkok
Dubai
The Burj Khalifa stands 160 stories and 2,722 feet to its tip. But to reach the observation deck on the 124th floor, you'll only need a minute, as it tops speeds of 32 feet per second. What other superlatives does Dubai boast? The world's largest manmade island, the world's largest flower garden, and the world's fastest police force (they drive the Bugatti Veyron), just to name a few.
Question 55
This capital centerpiece looks more like a confection than a church. Where is this colorful cathedral?
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ASt. Petersburg
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BMoscow
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CKiev
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DSophia
Moscow
Built by Ivan the Terrible, Saint Basil’s Cathedral is not terrible at all. The mid-16th-century centerpiece of Moscow stands smack dab in the middle of Red Square near the Kremlin. Made up of nine chapels, the colorful cathedral wasn't originally all these confectionary shades, which were painted some 200 years later. The cathedral is said to have been white initially to match the Kremlin.
Question 56
This small island group is probably the only place in the world that can boast both penguins and a proper cup of tea.
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AHawaiian Islands
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BFalkland Islands
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CMarshall Islands
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DBritish West Indies
Falkland Islands
Challenged by Argentinians and outnumbered by penguins 300 to 1, the British residents of the Falklands are still very present, thank you very much, in the Victorian towns that dot the islands.
Question 57
With a length of roughly 2,900 miles (4,700 km), this river flows through much of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and then enters the Atlantic Ocean. What is the name of this second largest river in Africa?
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ACongo River
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BNile River
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CZambezi River
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DIndus River
Congo River
The Congo river finds its source in northeastern Zambia between Lake Tanganyika and Lake Nyasa. Along with the Amazon, the Congo river is one of the larger rivers of the world that flows out of an equatorial zone that sees heavy rainfall for most of the year. The capitals Brazzaville of the Republic of the Congo, and Kinshasa of the Democratic Republic of the Congo are located right across the river from one another.
Question 58
Iconic landmarks, like the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial, stand in which "mall"?
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AThe National Mall
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BThe D.C. Mall
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CThe Mall of America
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DThe Capitol Mall
The National Mall
You might call the National Mall an outdoor museum of sorts. Some of the greatest landmarks in the United States are located here, including the Capitol building, the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the Vietnam Memorial. There are also more than a dozen actual museums surrounding the Mall, including eleven Smithsonian Museums.
Question 59
Serving as the backdrop of this capital city, this mountain is the highest in the nation. Name that capital.
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ABeijing
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BHong Kong
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CTokyo
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DTaipei
Tokyo
At 12,388 feet, Mount Fuji is one of the world's most climbable mountains. In fact, the sacred mountain and active volcano is summitted by around 300,000 people a year. You can do the trek in a single day from the Subaru Fifth Station. Not into climbing? Then just take it in from afar, perhaps from the shores of the Fuji Five Lakes or from the Tokyo SkyTree.
Question 60
This tropical island nation sits in the Indian Ocean, just off of East Africa.
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ACook Islands
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BAlcatraz
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CThe Lesser Antilles
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DSeychelles
Seychelles
A top destination of the jet set, the Republic of Seychelles boasts crystal clear water, lush vegetation and white sand beaches framed by majestic granite rock formations. This legendary pirate hideout is said to contain buried treasure still hidden and waiting to be found!
Question 61
The lowest and flattest nation in the world, this stunning South Asian archipelago sits in the Arabian Sea of the Indian Ocean.
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AMaldives
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BThousand Islands
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CBalearic Islands
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DCook Islands
Maldives
The 1,000+ coral atolls that make up the Maldives are scattered through 100 square miles of the balmy Arabian Sea, just barely peeking above the surface. If you like breathtakingly white sand beaches set in glittering turquoise water (the most crystal clear in the world, according to some), then the Maldives are for you.
Question 62
Pictured here is Shipwreck Beach, one of the most photographed sites in Greece. On which island in the Ionian Sea can you find it?
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ANewfoundland
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BMalta
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CZakynthos
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DSicily
Zakynthos
Zakynthos has been inhabited for millennia. The shipwreck, on the other hand, only dates back to 1980.
Question 63
As one of the most fjorded nations on Earth, you can't afjord not to visit Hardangerfjord in this country.
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AIceland
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BNew Zealand
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CNorway
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DSweden
Norway
Norway is known for its fjords, and the Hardangerfjord is the second largest of them (and fourth largest in the world), behind only Sognefjord which is the longest and deepest in the country. Stretching 111 miles, Hardangerfjord rides from the Atlantic Ocean to the Hardangervidda plateau. It's from the Trolltunga ("troll's tongue") cliff hanging over this fjord that you should probably go snap a selfie...very carefully.
Question 64
Nicknamed the Art Island, Naoshima is located in this country's Seto Inland Sea.
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AChina
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BJapan
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CMexico
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DCambodia
Japan
Japan's Naoshima Island, packed with must-see art museums and surrealist street installations deserves a spot on every art lover's bucket list.
Question 65
This central Hawaiian island is an off-the beaten path gem that was once the site of a leper colony.
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AMaui
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BMolokai
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CLanai
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DThe Big Island
Molokai
For nearly a century beginning in the 1860s, Molokai was used as a leper colony; some of the people exiled to the island in the 1960s are still residents (thanks to modern medical treatment). Today, Molokai visitors can learn about this fascinating history at Kalaupapa National Historic Park, as well as explore historic Polynesian worship sites in the Halawa Valley and camp out on one of Hawaii's largest white sand beaches.
Question 66
This now abandoned island fortress known as No Man's Land was built during Victorian times to defend which country against the perceived threat of a French invasion?
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ASpain
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BEngland
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CCanada
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DBelgium
England
No Man's Land was just one of a collection of massively expensive and, well, massive, sea fortifications that the Brits constructed to guard themselves from the looming threat of their southern neighbor—which never came. After years of bobbing uselessly in the English Channel, the floating behemoth was transformed into a luxury hotel in 2015.
Question 67
This glorious cathedral's construction is projected to take longer to build than the Great Pyramids. Where is this Gaudí masterpiece?
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AMadrid, Spain
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BLisbon, Portugal
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CBuenos Aires, Brazil
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DBarcelona, Spain
Barcelona, Spain
Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí envisioned the stunning cathedral known as La Sagrada Familia (the holy family) more than a century ago, and it has yet to be finished. Comparatively, the Great Pyramid of Giza only took 20 years to build. Construction on La Sagrada Familia began in 1882 with the estimated completion date set at 2026. Sadly, Gaudí only lived to see about of a quarter of the basilica to completion, as he was hit by a tram and died in 1926. But he lives on in the architecture of Barcelona, as you can see his works all over the city in Park Güell, La Pedrera, Casa Batlló, and many more.
Question 68
If you wanted to travel down this river, you'd go through, or along the border of, Angola, Zambia, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique. What is the name of this river that would eventually let you out into the Indian Ocean?
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AZambezi River
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BCongo River
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CYellow River
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DMekong River
Zambezi River
The Zambezi River has a rough length of 2,200 miles (3,540 kilometres) and flows from the Central African Plateau out into the Indian Ocean. Along this river, between the borders of Zambia and Zimbabwe, lies Victoria Falls, a waterfall that is twice as wide and deep as Niagara Falls.
Question 69
Abandoned before completion by the U.S. Army in 1874, the mammoth coastal citadel of Fort Jefferson still sits in which state's Dry Tortugas National Park?
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ASouth Carolina
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BCalifornia
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CFlorida
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DIowa
Florida
Named for the sea turtles that were once abundant there, Florida's Dry Tortugas islands were once a significant shipping corridor—and also the site of hundreds of shipwrecks. Untold treasures still lie buried under its waters.
Question 70
A 1995 series of volcanic eruptions virtually demolished 2/3 of this eastern Caribbean island. What's the island's name?
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APompeii
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BJamaica
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CMontserrat
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DBarbados
Montserrat
Located in the Caribbean's Lesser Antilles, the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat is traditionally known as the "Emerald Isle" due to its lush, green landscape. That nickname still applies . . . to the northern portion of the island. But the rest of this once-bustling tourist destination, including its capital of Plymouth, is now a desolate, ash-covered ghost town. Dormant for more than 500 years, Montserrat's Soufrière Hills volcano's 1995 eruption and subsequent flows forced 2/3 of the island's population to flee, leaving dozens of abandoned communities that now exist within an exclusion zone deemed too dangerous for civilians.
Question 71
Famed for its early Middle Ages monastery, this craggy, twin-spired isle is appropriately called Great Skellig (derived from the Gaelic term for "splinter of stone"). To which country does it belong?
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AFrance
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BIreland
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CCanada
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DScotland
Ireland
Great Skellig (aka Skellig Michael) is located about seven miles off the coast of County Kerry, Ireland. The island was used as a location for two <i>Star Wars</i> films: <i>The Force Awakens</i> (2015) and <i>The Last Jedi</i> (2017).
Question 72
Although the Easter Island heads are floating in the middle of the ocean, which country owns this island?
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AAustralia
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BChile
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CPortugal
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DArgentina
Chile
Located a full 2,300 miles away from South America's west coast in Polynesia, it may seem strange that Chile claims ownership to Easter Island. But they do, annexing the island in 1888 and designating it a special territory in 2007. The Rapa Nui civilization, however, are the ones who left their mark on the island, creating around 900 moai statues, which some archeologists believe may have been family guardians in the afterlife. Measuring up to 70 feet tall, they sure look intimidating.
Question 73
Taste the rainbow! Weathering and mineralogy have resulted in these colorful mountains in what country?
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APeru
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BBrazil
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CMexico
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DNew Zealand
Peru
Peru's Vinicunca (also called the "mountain of seven colors") makes for a surreal landscape. Located in the Andes, these fairytale colors – yellows, reds, greens, and purples – are the result of an array of minerals; iron sulphide for the yellows, rust for the reds, chlorite for the greens, and goethite or oxidized limonite for the purples. Take in these beauties at some point during your technicolor visit to Peru, and you might just feel you're not in Kansas anymore.
Question 74
This tiny island east of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean is an overseas department of France.
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ASt. Barts
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BRéunion
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CVenice
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DIbiza
Réunion
The lush volcanic island of Réunion is covered with craters so large that some contain entire villages. Best stay on the interior too: the island has the world's highest rate of shark attacks!
Question 75
This river and its tributaries run from its source in southwestern Tibet, into India and Pakistan, and eventually into the Arabian Sea. What is the name of this river?
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AIndus River
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BGanges River
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CTigris River
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DOb River
Indus River
A large amount of the water in the Indus River is provided by snow melts from the Karakoram, Hindu Kush, and Himalayan mountain ranges. The country of India gets its name from the writings of the Rigveda, written around 1,500 BCE, which originally mentions the Indus River.
Question 76
Discharging into the Caspian Sea, this is the longest river in Europe. What is the name of this river?
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AVolga River
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BYenisei River
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CDanube River
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DCongo River
Volga River
The source of the Volga River is in the Valdai Hills just northeast of Moscow and flows into the Caspian Sea. With a length of roughly 2,193 miles (3,530 kilometres), the Volga is the longest river in Europe. The basin of the Volga River covers roughly two-fifths of the European part of Russia, and contains almost half of the entire population of Russia.
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