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Which national park is the oldest in Alberta, Canada?
Which national park is the oldest in Alberta, Canada?
- Banff National Park (correct)
- Victoria's Inner Harbor
- Canadian National Tower
- Old Quebec City
- Niagara Falls
Which site commemorates the friendship between the United States and France and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Which site commemorates the friendship between the United States and France and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
- Statue of Liberty (correct)
- Times Square
- Grand Canyon
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Las Vegas Strip
Which structure is most recognizable in the ruined ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza, Yucatan?
Which structure is most recognizable in the ruined ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza, Yucatan?
- DÃa de los Muertos
- Catedral Metropolitana
- Temple of Kukulcan/El Castillo (correct)
- DÃa de la Virgen de Guadalupe
- Copper Canyon
Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cuba features buildings patterned from Neoclassical and Baroque styles?
Which UNESCO World Heritage Site in Cuba features buildings patterned from Neoclassical and Baroque styles?
Which famous landmark in Panama City is known for its iconic churches and cathedrals?
Which famous landmark in Panama City is known for its iconic churches and cathedrals?
Which fortification in Jamaica was built by the British to defend against Spanish invaders?
Which fortification in Jamaica was built by the British to defend against Spanish invaders?
Which is the largest national park in Argentina, featuring glaciers, glacial lakes, and mountains?
Which is the largest national park in Argentina, featuring glaciers, glacial lakes, and mountains?
Which remote island, a special territory of Chile, is famous for its monumental Moai statues?
Which remote island, a special territory of Chile, is famous for its monumental Moai statues?
Which park is the largest in Rio de Janeiro, home to wildlife like ocelots and howler monkeys?
Which park is the largest in Rio de Janeiro, home to wildlife like ocelots and howler monkeys?
Which site is tangible evidence of the ancient Inca Empire and one of the World's Seven Wonders?
Which site is tangible evidence of the ancient Inca Empire and one of the World's Seven Wonders?
Which location is considered the crown jewel of Colombia and one of best-preserved walled cities in the Americas?
Which location is considered the crown jewel of Colombia and one of best-preserved walled cities in the Americas?
Which structure serves as the official workplace of the President of Paraguay?
Which structure serves as the official workplace of the President of Paraguay?
Which prehistoric monument consists of a stone circle, archaeological site, and cemetery on Salisbury Plain?
Which prehistoric monument consists of a stone circle, archaeological site, and cemetery on Salisbury Plain?
Which historical monument, made of sandstone, symbolizes Germany's unity, resilience, and triumph?
Which historical monument, made of sandstone, symbolizes Germany's unity, resilience, and triumph?
Which elegant observation tower is one of France’s most famous tourist attractions?
Which elegant observation tower is one of France’s most famous tourist attractions?
Under which dynasty of emperors was the Colosseum built in Rome?
Under which dynasty of emperors was the Colosseum built in Rome?
Which lake is the oldest freshwater lake and Earth's deepest continental body of water?
Which lake is the oldest freshwater lake and Earth's deepest continental body of water?
Which palace represents the Muslim’s largest and richest legacy and is one of Spain’s most visited?
Which palace represents the Muslim’s largest and richest legacy and is one of Spain’s most visited?
Where is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world located?
Where is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world located?
Which mountain is famous for its almost perfect pyramid shape with four-sided rocky peak towers in the Alps?
Which mountain is famous for its almost perfect pyramid shape with four-sided rocky peak towers in the Alps?
Which of these inspired the Disney theme parks?
Which of these inspired the Disney theme parks?
Which of these museums exhibits a nearly intact 17th-century ship?
Which of these museums exhibits a nearly intact 17th-century ship?
Which of these is South Africa's biggest and oldest national park?
Which of these is South Africa's biggest and oldest national park?
Which of these is Zambia's oldest and largest national park?
Which of these is Zambia's oldest and largest national park?
Which of these is named after King Lalibela?
Which of these is named after King Lalibela?
Which of these is the oldest and largest of Zimbabwe’s game reserves?
Which of these is the oldest and largest of Zimbabwe’s game reserves?
Which of these landmarks was discovered by a hunter who used it as a fortress in the 19th century?
Which of these landmarks was discovered by a hunter who used it as a fortress in the 19th century?
Which of these is named after the Maasai people?
Which of these is named after the Maasai people?
Which of these monuments was erected in Algiers to honor soldiers who fought for independence?
Which of these monuments was erected in Algiers to honor soldiers who fought for independence?
What are the tombs for the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure known as?
What are the tombs for the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure known as?
Which park is recognized for its extensive greystone plateau covered in thousands of razor-sharp limestone spikes called tsingy?
Which park is recognized for its extensive greystone plateau covered in thousands of razor-sharp limestone spikes called tsingy?
Which of these mosques is noted for its use of materials like wood, plaster, marble, and granite unique to its country?
Which of these mosques is noted for its use of materials like wood, plaster, marble, and granite unique to its country?
Which iconic structure is known for its shell-like shapes that resemble ship sails?
Which iconic structure is known for its shell-like shapes that resemble ship sails?
Which park is home to glaciers, alpine ranges, and unique flora and fauna?
Which park is home to glaciers, alpine ranges, and unique flora and fauna?
Which attraction is highly popular among bird watchers and enthusiasts for its diverse species of birds?
Which attraction is highly popular among bird watchers and enthusiasts for its diverse species of birds?
Which of these has the goal to construct an ecosystem similar to the natural habitat of pandas?
Which of these has the goal to construct an ecosystem similar to the natural habitat of pandas?
Which is the official residence of the royal family of Thailand?
Which is the official residence of the royal family of Thailand?
Which mountain in Japan is the country’s highest and most beautiful mountain because of its almost perfectly round snow-capped cone and regarded as a sacred spirit?
Which mountain in Japan is the country’s highest and most beautiful mountain because of its almost perfectly round snow-capped cone and regarded as a sacred spirit?
Which is the largest public green space in the Kingston metropolitan region that houses various species of tropical plants and trees?
Which is the largest public green space in the Kingston metropolitan region that houses various species of tropical plants and trees?
Which of these national parks is notable for experiencing the process of glaciation?
Which of these national parks is notable for experiencing the process of glaciation?
Which park in Rio de Janeiro is home to the Christ the Redeemer sculpture?
Which park in Rio de Janeiro is home to the Christ the Redeemer sculpture?
Which special territory of Chile features the famous Moai statues?
Which special territory of Chile features the famous Moai statues?
Which of these landmarks is recognized for its stonework as well as its architectural and engineering?
Which of these landmarks is recognized for its stonework as well as its architectural and engineering?
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Banff National Park
Banff National Park
Alberta's oldest national park.
Statue of Liberty
Statue of Liberty
A UNESCO site that symbolizes US-France friendship.
Temple of Kukulcan/El Castillo
Temple of Kukulcan/El Castillo
Most recognizable structure in Chichen Itza.
Habana Vieja (Old Havana)
Habana Vieja (Old Havana)
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Casco Viejo
Casco Viejo
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Fort Charles
Fort Charles
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Los Glaciares National Park
Los Glaciares National Park
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Tijuca National Park
Tijuca National Park
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Easter Island
Easter Island
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Machu Picchu
Machu Picchu
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Cartagena's Old Town
Cartagena's Old Town
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Palacio de los Lopez
Palacio de los Lopez
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Stonehenge
Stonehenge
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Brandenburg Gate
Brandenburg Gate
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Eiffel Tower
Eiffel Tower
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Colosseum
Colosseum
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Lake Baikal
Lake Baikal
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Alhambra
Alhambra
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The Acropolis of Athens
The Acropolis of Athens
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Matterhorn
Matterhorn
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Tivoli Gardens
Tivoli Gardens
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Vasa Museum
Vasa Museum
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Kruger National Park
Kruger National Park
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Kafue National Park
Kafue National Park
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Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela
Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela
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Hwange National Park
Hwange National Park
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Olumo Rock
Olumo Rock
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Maasai Mara National Reserve
Maasai Mara National Reserve
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Monument of Glory and Martyrdom
Monument of Glory and Martyrdom
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The Pyramids of Giza
The Pyramids of Giza
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Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park
Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park
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Hassan II Mosque
Hassan II Mosque
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Sydney Opera House
Sydney Opera House
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Fiordland National Park
Fiordland National Park
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Tari Basin
Tari Basin
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The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China
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Grand Palace
Grand Palace
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Mount Fuji
Mount Fuji
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Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal
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Ubud
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Study Notes
- Questions and answers based on the initial one or two sentences of the provided descriptions of attractions are presented below.
Alberta, Canada
- Banff National Park is the oldest national park in Alberta, Canada.
United States and France
- The Statue of Liberty is a UNESCO World Heritage Site commemorating the friendship between the U.S. and France.
Yucatan
- The Temple of Kukulcan/El Castillo is the most recognizable structure in the ruined ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza.
Cuba
- Habana Vieja (Old Havana) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with buildings patterned in Neoclassical and Baroque styles.
Panama City
- Casco Viejo is a famous landmark in Panama City, home to iconic churches and cathedrals.
Jamaica
- Fort Charles is the oldest and best-preserved fortification in Jamaica, built by the British as defense against Spanish invaders.
Argentina
- Los Glaciares National Park is the largest national park in Argentina, with glaciers, glacial lakes, and mountains.
Rio de Janeiro
- Tijuca National Park, the largest park in Rio de Janeiro, features diverse wildlife like ocelots and howler monkeys.
Chile
- Easter Island is a remote island and special territory of Chile, where the Rapa Nui people carved the famous Moai statues.
Ancient Inca Empire
- Machu Picchu offers tangible evidence of the ancient Inca Empire and is one of the World's Seven Wonders.
Colombia
- Cartagena's Old Town, the crown jewel of Colombia, stands as one of the best-preserved historic walled cities in the Americas.
Paraguay
- Palacio de los Lopez functions as the official workplace of the President of Paraguay and is a cultural heritage treasure.
Salisbury Plain
- Stonehenge, a prehistoric stone circle monument, archaeological site, and cemetery, is located on the Salisbury Plain.
Historical Monument
- Brandenburg Gate is a historical monument made of sandstone, symbolizing the country's unity, resilience, and triumph for centuries.
France
- The Eiffel Tower, an elegant observation tower, ranks among France’s most famous tourist attractions.
Rome
- The Colosseum, located in Rome, is an amphitheater built under the Flavian Dynasty’s emperors.
Earth
- Lake Baikal, the oldest freshwater lake, represents Earth's deepest continental body of water.
Spain
- Alhambra is the Muslim’s largest and richest legacy and one of Spain’s most visited palaces.
Limestone Hill
- The Acropolis of Athens, one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world, is located on a limestone hill.
Alps
- Matterhorn is among the most famous mountains and highest peaks in the Alps, known for its pyramid shape with four-sided rocky peak towers.
The Disney Theme Parks
- Tivoli Gardens is the second-oldest amusement park and the inspiration for the Disney theme parks.
Sweden
- The Vasa Museum is Sweden’s most popular museum, displaying the almost fully intact 17th-century ship.
South Africa
- Kruger National Park is one of the oldest and the largest national parks in South Africa.
Zambia
- Kafue National Park is both Zambia’s oldest and largest national park and wildlife reserve.
Ethiopian Christianity
- The Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela represent one of the greatest symbols of Ethiopian Christianity.
Zimbabwe
- Hwange National Park is the oldest and largest of Zimbabwe’s game reserves.
19th Century
- Olumo Rock was discovered by a hunter who used the rock as a means of a fortress during the war in the 19th century.
Red-Cloaked Maasai People
- Maasai Mara National Reserve is named after the red-cloaked Maasai people.
Algiers
- The Monument of Glory and Martyrdom in Algiers honors soldiers who died for the country’s independence.
Pharaohs
- The Pyramids of Giza consist of three pyramids erected as tombs for the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure.
Tsingy
- Tsingy de Bemaraha National Park is known for its greystone plateau covered in thousands of razor-sharp limestone spikes called tsingy.
Morocco
- The Hassan II Mosque is a modern mosque made from wood, plaster, marble, and granite found only in the country.
Shell-Like Structures
- The Sydney Opera House is known for its unique and innovative design, featuring a series of white, shell-like structures.
Alpine Ranges
- Fiordland National Park features glaciers, alpine ranges, and unique flora and fauna.
Bird Watchers
- Tari Basin stands as a top attraction for bird watchers and enthusiasts because it is a haven for various species of birds.
China
- The Great Wall of China is a complex system of defensive walls that stretches across provinces, cities, and autonomous regions of China for thousands of kilometers.
Southeast Asia
- The Grand Palace is Southeast Asia’s premier travel destination with various traditions and history.
Beautiful Mountain
- Mount Fuji, the country’s highest and most beautiful mountain, has an almost perfectly round snow-capped cone.
Favorite Wife
- The Taj Mahal is an immense mausoleum of white marble built by the emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife.
Balinese
- Ubud is the cultural heart of Bali because of its wide variety of temples, Balinese art, presentation of cultural dances and performances, and Yoga practice.
Earth
- Mount Everest, located between Nepal and Tibet, is the highest mountain on Earth.
Sea of Many Islands
- Dadohaehaesang (Sea of Many Islands) National Park is the country’s largest marine park that stretches across an expansive area of sea and encompasses a labyrinth of islands and islets.
Attabad Village
- Attabad Lake was formed after a major landslide that destroyed the Attabad Village, where the flow of the Hunza River was blocked.
Nguyen Lords
- Thien Mu Pagoda is the tallest pagoda in the country and is regarded as the unofficial symbol of the former imperial capital built during the rule of the Nguyen lords.
Falling Water
- Victoria Falls is the world’s biggest sheet of falling water, located on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Still Hold Regular Services
- The Rock-Hewn Churches of Lalibela represent one of the greatest symbols of Ethiopian Christianity, consisting of 11 churches that still hold regular services.
Large Population of Elephants
- Hwange National Park is the oldest and largest of Zimbabwe’s game reserves, famous for its large population of elephants.
Deplorable
- Olumo Rock was an abandoned recreational facility after a flood disaster that left the place deplorable.
Great Migration
- Maasai Mara National Reserve is famous for the Great Migration, when thousands of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelles travel to and from the north.
Sandstone Formations
- Tassili-n’Ajjer National Park is a plateau that boasts beautiful sandstone formations, natural arches, and rock paintings dating back thousands of years.
White Sands
- White Desert National Park is a section in the Sahara Desert with white sands manifesting as piles and rows of white piles scattered across orange, sandy base landscapes.
Baobab Trees
- Avenue of the Baobab is a road line of majestic baobab trees that create an ethereal atmosphere for people who traverse it.
Innovative Design
- The Sydney Opera House is known for its unique and innovative design, featuring a series of white, shell-like structures that conjure a ship’s sails fluttering in the wind.
Giant Pandas
- Giant Pandas in Chengdu Panda Base is a nonprofit research and breeding facility for giant pandas whose aim is to construct an ecosystem that resembles the natural habitat of pandas.
Residence
- The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings that serves as the official residence of the royal family of Thailand.
Highest and Most Beautiful Mountain
- Mount Fuji, the country’s highest and most beautiful mountain, has an almost perfectly round snow-capped cone, regarded as a sacred spirit.
Rare and Beautiful Species
- Hope Botanical Gardens is the largest public green space in the Kingston metropolitan region where various rare and beautiful species of tropical plants and trees can be found.
Process of Glaciation
- Los Glaciares National Park is the largest national park in Argentina and is home to marvelous glaciers, glacial lakes, and mountains, notable for experiencing the process of glaciation.
Christ the Redeemer
- Tijuca National Park is the largest park in Rio de Janeiro, abundant with various wildlife such as ocelots and howler monkeys, and home to the massive sculpture of Christ the Redeemer.
Carved by Rapa Nui People
- Easter Island is a remote island and special territory of Chile where the famous monumental statues called Moai were carved by the Rapa Nui people centuries ago.
Intricate Stonework
- Machu Picchu is tangible evidence of the ancient Inca Empire and one of the World's Seven Wonders, known for its intricate stonework and impressive architectural and engineering features.
Bougainvillea
- Cartagena's Old Town is the crown jewel of Colombia and one of the best-preserved historic walled cities in the Americas, famous for its bougainvillea-covered balconies.
Four Floors
- Palacio de los Lopez is the official workplace of the President of Paraguay and one of the capital's cultural heritage treasures, shaped like the letter U with a tower with four (4) floors.
Religious Site
- Stonehenge is a prehistoric stone circle monument, archaeological site, and cemetery on the Salisbury Plain, presumably a religious site and an expression of the power and wealth of the chieftains.
Site for Numerous Events
- Brandenburg Gate is a historical monument made up of sandstone that stood as a symbol of the country's unity, resilience, and triumph for centuries, used as a site for numerous political events and speeches.
Commemorate
- The Eiffel Tower is an elegant observation tower and one of France’s most famous tourist attractions, previously built to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution.
Gladiator Combat
- The Colosseum is an amphitheater built in Rome under the Flavian Dynasty’s emperors, estimated to hold as many as 50,000 spectators and famously used for gladiator combat.
Clearest Lakes
- Lake Baikal is the oldest freshwater lake and Earth's deepest continental body of water, considered one of the clearest lakes in the world.
Delicate Filigrees
- Alhambra is the Muslim’s largest and richest legacy and one of Spain’s most visited palaces, notable for the intricate stone carvings and delicate filigrees.
Goddess of Wisdom and War
- The Acropolis of Athens is one of the most famous archaeological sites in the world and is located on a limestone hill, featuring the statue of Athena, the goddess of wisdom and war.
Deadlist Peaks in the Alps
- Matterhorn is one of the famous mountains and highest peaks in the Alps, notable for its almost perfect pyramid shape with four-sided rocky peak towers, and is one of the deadliest peaks in the Alps.
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