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Who designed and built the Eiffel Tower?
Who designed and built the Eiffel Tower?
Gustave Eiffel
What year was the Eiffel Tower built for the World Fair?
What year was the Eiffel Tower built for the World Fair?
Who united China around 220 BCE?
Who united China around 220 BCE?
Qin Shi Huang
What does the name 'Kremlin' mean?
What does the name 'Kremlin' mean?
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When was the Leaning Tower of Pisa completed?
When was the Leaning Tower of Pisa completed?
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The Statue of Liberty was a gift from the people of Canada to the United States.
The Statue of Liberty was a gift from the people of Canada to the United States.
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What does 'Taj Mahal' mean in Persian?
What does 'Taj Mahal' mean in Persian?
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Who built the Taj Mahal?
Who built the Taj Mahal?
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What are the Moai?
What are the Moai?
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When was Machu Picchu discovered by outsiders?
When was Machu Picchu discovered by outsiders?
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Study Notes
Eiffel Tower
- Built for the 1889 World Fair in Paris, France, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution
- Designed and built by Gustave Eiffel between 1887-1889
- Named in Eiffel's honor
Great Wall of China
- Qin Shi Huang, also called the First Emperor, united China around 220 BCE
- Masterminded the process of uniting existing walls into one
- Zhu Yuanzhang, who became the Hongwu Emperor, took power in 1368 CE
- Founded the Ming Dynasty, famous for its achievements in ceramics and painting
- Ming emperors improved the wall with watchtowers and platforms
Kremlin in Russia
- Fortress with enclosed walls
- Located along the Moscow River
- Name means "fortress within the city"
Leaning Tower of Pisa
- Major tourist attraction in Italy
- Freestanding tower of Pisa Cathedral, built over almost 200 years
- Construction finished in 1399
- Strengthened in 2000 with soil underneath
- 251 stairs lead to a viewing platform at the top
Pyramid of Giza
- Located near Cairo, the capital of Egypt
- Made of stone and bricks
- Built during a time when only manual labor, with no machine lifting equipment, was available
Sphinx
- Famous monument with a lion body and a pharaoh's head
Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge
- Opera House located in Sydney, Australia
- Famous for its roof architecture resembling shells or sails
- Designed by Jorn Utzon from Denmark, built between 1959 and 1973
- Became a UNESCO World Heritage Site on June 28, 2007
Statue of Liberty
- Sculptor, Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, born in 1834 in Colmar, France
- Gift from the people of France to the American people in 1886
- Given for the American Centennial
Taj Mahal in India
- Means "crown of palaces" in Persian
- Located on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra, India
- Built in 1631 by order of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan
- Built in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal
Moai in Easter Island
- Huge statues located on the Polynesian island of Rapa Nui
- Common name for Rapa Nui: Easter Island
- Island belongs to Chile
- Created between 1100 and 1650
Machu Picchu in Peru
- Means "Old Peak" in the Quechua language
- Also referred to as "The Lost City of the Incas"
- Never discovered by the European conquistadors
- Became known in 1911 when an American archaeologist was led to the site by locals
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Test your knowledge on some of the most iconic landmarks in the world, including the Eiffel Tower, Great Wall of China, Kremlin, Leaning Tower of Pisa, and Pyramid of Giza. Learn about their history, architecture, and cultural significance.
