General knowledge around the world

Q.1. When did Gustave Eiffel design the Eiffel Tower?
A. 1849
B. 1889
C. 1946
D. 1750
Ans. 1889

Q.2. The Grand Canyon is a huge gorge found in the U.S state of Arizona. But which river flows through the Grand Canyon?
A. Rio Grande
B. Colorado
C. Mississippi
D. Missouri
Ans. Colorado

Q.3. Where's the Sagrada Familia?
A. Barcelona, Spain
B. Madrid, Spain
C. Moscow, Russia
D. Munich, Germany
Ans. Bercelona, Spain

Q.4. Where is Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa” painting located?
A. The British Museum, London
B. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City
C. Le Louvre, Paris
D. The Vatican Museums, Vatican City
Ans. Le Louvre, Paris

Q.5. What is the purpose of the Leaning Tower of Pisa?
A radio tower
A cathedral
An apartment building
A bell tower
Ans. A bell tower

Q.6. What is the London Eye?
A. A nickname to Big Ben
B. A nickname to the tall column in Trafalgar
square
C. A giant Ferris wheel in London
D. A nickname to Westminster Abbey
Ans. A giant Ferris wheel in London

Q.7. How many spectators could the Colosseum in Rome hold?
A. Between 10,000 and 40,000
B. Between 50,000 and 80,000
C. Between 100,000 and 120,000
D. Between 150,000 and 200,000
Ans. Between 50,000 and 80,000

Q.8. When was the Taj Mahal built?
A. During the 14th century
B. During the 15th century
C. During the 16th century
D. During the 17th century
Ans. During 17th century

Q.9. Petra is located in which country?
A. Iran
B. Jordan
C. Lebanon
D. Iraq
Ans. Jordan

Q.10. The Statue of Liberty stands on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. But which
country built and donated the statue to the United States?
A. England
B. Holland
C. Spain
D. France
Ans. France

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