General knowledge Solved questions about wonders of the world and monuments:
. Where is, the Taj Mahal, located?
Ans. “Agra, India”..
. What ancient wonder, of the world, is located, in Egypt, and is the only one still ,in existence today,?
Ans. “The Great 3. of Giza”..
.What is, the tallest structure, in the world?
Ans. “The Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates”..
. Which monument was, built as a tomb for the Pharaoh Khufu,?
Ans. “The Great Pyramid of Giza”..
. Where can you find, the Christ, the Redeemer statue,?
Ans. “Rio de Janeiro, Brazil”..
. What is, the official name of the monument generally famous as the Easter Island Heads?
Ans. “Moai statues”..
. In which country ,would you find, the ancient city ,of Petra?
Ans. “Jordan”..
. What is, the name of the massive stone circle monument located, in Wiltshire, England?
Ans. “Stonehenge”..
. Which ancient wonder of the world ,was located in the city of Babylon?
Ans. “The Hanging Gardens of Babylon”..
. Where is, the Colosseum located?
Ans. “Rome, Italy”..
. What is, the nickname of the ancient Incan citadel located, in Peru?
Ans. “Machu Picchu”..
Which wonder of the world is, a massive wall built along the northern borders of China?
Ans. “The Great Wall of China”..
. What is, the name of the ancient Greek temple, dedicated to the goddess Athena in Athens?
Ans. “ Parthenon”..
. Where would, you find the iconic statue, of Sphinx?
Ans. “Giza, Egypt”..
. What is, the name of the prehistoric monument, in Wiltshire, England, consisting of a ring of standing stones?
Ans. “Avebury Stone Circle”..
. In which country is, the ancient city of Machu Picchu located?
Ans. “Peru”..
. What is, the name of the statue in New York Harbor that symbolizes freedom and democracy?
Ans. “ Statue of Liberty”..
. Which ancient wonder ,of the world ,was located on the island of Rhodes and was a giant bronze statue of the sun god Helios?
Ans. “Colossus of Rhodes”..
. Where is, the Palace of Versailles located?
Ans. “Versailles, France”
. What is, the name of the temple complex in Cambodia, that is one of the largest religious monuments, in the world?
Ans. “Angkor Wat”..
. What is, the name of the ancient city located in modern-day Turkey, famous for its rock-cut architecture and underground cities?
Ans. “Cappadocia”..
. Which iconic bridge spans the Golden Gate Strait, connecting San Francisco, to Marin County, in California?
Ans. “ Golden Gate Bridge”..
. What is, the name of the ancient city in Italy, that was preserved, by volcanic ash, after the eruption of Mount Vesuvius?
Ans. “Pompeii”..
. Where is, the Hagia Sophia located, which was originally built as a Christian cathedral, and later converted into a mosque?
Ans. “ Istanbul, Turkey”..
. What is ,the name of the ancient city located in Jordan, renowned for its rock-cut architecture, and water conduit system?
Ans. “Petra”..
. Which monument in India is ,dedicated to love, and was commissioned by Emperor Shah Jahan?
Ans. “Taj Mahal”..
. Where is, the Acropolis located, which houses several ancient buildings of great architectural and historic significance?
Ans. “Athens, Greece”..
. What is ,the name of the ancient city in Egypt ,that served as the capital during the Old Kingdom and is well-known for its pyramid complexes?
Ans. “Memphis”..
. Where is, the Forbidden City located, which served, as the Chinese imperial palace, from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty?
Ans. “Beijing, China”..
. What is, the name of the ancient city in Iraq, believed to be the biblical city of Babylon, known for its hanging gardens?
Ans. “Babylon”..
. What is, the name of the massive ancient amphitheater located ,in Rome, where gladiatorial contests and public spectacles took place?
Ans. “ Roman Colosseum”..
. Where is, the ancient city of Chichen Itza located, well-known for its well-preserved ruins of Mayan civilization?
Ans. “Mexico”..
. What is, the name of the ancient city in Turkey that served as the capital of the Byzantine Empire, and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Ans. “Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul)”..
. Where would, you find ,the ruins of the ancient city of Ephesus, known for its well-preserved Roman buildings?
Ans. “Turkey”..
. What is ,the name of the temple complex in Myanmar that contains thousands of Buddhist stupas, temples, and monasteries?
Ans. “Bagan”..
. Where is ,the Potala Palace located, which was once the chief residence of the Dalai Lama?
Ans. “Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China”..
. What is, the name of the ancient city in Jordan, believed to be one of the earliest well-known human settlements and continuously inhabited for millennia?
Ans. “Jericho”..
. Where is, the Alhambra located, a palace and fortress complex known for its stunning Islamic architecture?
Ans. “Granada, Spain”..
. What is, the name of the ancient city located, in modern-day Iraq, known for its ziggurat dedicated to the god Marduk?
Ans. “ziggurat of Ur”..
. Where would, you find, the ruins of the ancient city of Tikal, one of the largest archaeological sites, and urban centers of the pre-Columbian Maya civilization?
Ans. “Guatemala”..
.Which iconic monument in India was, built as a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi?
Ans. “The Gandhi Smriti (formerly known as Birla House) in New Delhi”..
. Where would you find ,the Terracotta Army, a collection of sculptures depicting the armies of the first Emperor of China?
Ans. “Xi’an, China”..
. What is, the name of the ancient city in Italy that was buried under volcanic ash in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD?
Ans. “Herculaneum”..
. Which monument, in Russia commemorates the victory of the Soviet Union in the Great Patriotic War (World War II)?
Ans. “The Motherland Calls statue in Volgograd (formerly Stalingrad)”..
. Where is, the Karnak Temple Complex located, one of the largest religious complexes in the world?
Ans. “Luxor, Egypt”..
. What is, the name of the ancient Mayan city in Guatemala, known for its impressive pyramids and temples?
Ans. “Tikal”..
. Which famous rock fortress, is located in Sri Lanka, and served as a royal residence and Buddhist monastery?
Ans:- “Sigiriya”..
. Where would you find, the ruins of the ancient city of Persepolis, once the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire?
Ans. “Iran”..
. What is, the name of the ancient city in Turkey that was a major center of trade and religion during ancient times?
Ans. “Ephesus”..
. Which monument in France is a triumphal arch dedicated to the soldiers, who fought in the Napoleonic Wars?
Ans. “The Arc de Triomphe in Paris”..
. What is, the name of the ancient city in Cambodia well-known for its temple complex, including the well-known Bayon Temple with its stone faces?
Ans. “Angkor Thom”..
. Where is, the ancient city of Teotihuacan located, known for its massive pyramids, temples, and Avenue of the Dead?
Ans. “Mexico (near present-day Mexico City)”..
. What is, the name of the ancient city in Turkey famous for its well-preserved Roman ruins, including a theater, library, and agora?
Ans. “Ephesus”..
. Where would you find, the ruins of the ancient city of Palmyra, once an important trading hub along the Silk Road?
Ans. “Syria”..
. What is, the name of the ancient city in Greece known for its well-preserved theater, stadium, and Temple of Apollo?
Ans. “Delphi”..
. Where is, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque located, one of the largest mosques in the world known for its stunning architecture and white marble exterior?
Ans. “Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates”..
. What is ,the name of the ancient city in Italy known for its well-preserved ruins, including the Temple of Concordia and the Valley of the Temples?
Ans. “Agrigento (ancient Greek city of Akragas)”..
. Where would you find, the ruins of the ancient city of Mycenae, known for its Cyclopean walls, and the legendary Lion Gate?
Ans. “Greece (Peloponnese region)”..
. What is ,,the name of the ancient city in Turkey known for its unique rock formations and underground cities carved into the volcanic tuff?
Ans. “Cappadocia”..
. Where is ,the El Castillo pyramid located, known for its annual phenomenon where the sun casts a shadow resembling a serpent descending the steps during the equinox?
Ans. “Chichen Itza, Mexico”..
. What is ,the name of the ancient city in Jordan, known for its well-preserved Roman ruins, including a colonnaded street and amphitheater?
Ans. “ Jerash”..
. Where would you find ,the ancient city of Pompeii’s amphitheater, one of the oldest surviving Roman amphitheaters?
Ans. “ Italy (near Naples)”..
. What is, the name of the ancient city in Turkey known for its well-preserved theater, which could seat up to 25,000 spectators?
Ans. “ Aspendos”..
. Where is, the rock-cut city of Petra’s most well-known monument, famous as Al-Khazneh or (The Treasury), located?
Ans. “Jordan”..
. What is the name, of the ancient city, in Mexico well-known, for its unique circular pyramids, such as the Temple of the Feathered Serpent?
Ans. “Xochicalco”..
. Where would you find, the ancient city of Palenque, well-known, for its Maya architecture, including the Temple of the Inscriptions?
Ans. “Mexico”..
. What is, the name of the ancient city in Greece known for its well-preserved theater, odeon, and Temple of Asclepius, the god of healing?
Ans. “Epidaurus”..
. Where is, the Lotus Temple located, a Bahá’í House of Worship known for its distinctive lotus flower-shaped architecture?
Ans. “ New Delhi, India”..
. What is, the name of the ancient city in Turkey well-known ,for its well-preserved Roman baths, agora, and library?
Ans. “Hierapolis”..
.Where would you find, the ancient city of Ostia Antica, the harbor city of ancient Rome, famous for its well-preserved ruins?
Ans. “Italy (near Rome)”..
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