How well do you know your World?

1. How well do you know your World?

2. This region produces the most soft white wheat in the world. This area is rich in the production of peas and lentils. This area houses two major universities. #Sample The Palouse, USA

3. This site was used by Galileo to test his theories of gravity. This site requires tourists assistance to keep it upright. #1 This is the most vertically challenged building in the world. Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy

4. This city contains the world largest “EYE.” This capital city once ruled a global empire. Some of it’s most famous residents are Kate, George, William and Ben. Westminster Abbey and Big Ben #2 London Eye London, United Kingdom

5. This world famous site was designed by Danish architect Jorn Utzon in 1973. It is the busiest performing arts center in the world with over 1500 performances a year. It’s roof is said to be shaped like boat sails or palm fronds. Good Aye mate! #3 The Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia

6. These 887 stone figures were created by the Rapanui peoples. They were discovered by the Dutch In 1722 on Easter Sunday. One of it’s statues was made famous in the movie Night @ the Museum… Dum, Dum. #4 The Moai Statues of Easter Island Or The heads of Easter Island

7. This structure was first built by Abraham and Ishmael. It’s name translated into English means “the cube.” Muslims must make a pilgrimage or Hajj to this place once in their lives. #5 The Kabah in Mecca, Saudi Arabia

8. This building’s statues can be found in the British Museum. This building was partially destroyed in 1687 when it was used as an ammo dump. This structure was first built in 438 B.C. on an acropolis in Athens, Greece. #6 Parthenon in Athens, Greece

9. This structure was once an Orthodox Basilica, then it was converted into a Muslim mosque, and now it is a national museum. This building sits in the ancient city of Constantinople. This building is one of the world’s best examples of Byzantine architecture. #7 Hagia Sophia, Istanbul, Turkey

10. This site was discovered in 1974 by workers digging a well. It was built during the 3rd century BC by emperor Chin Shi Huangdi. It contains well over 8,000 statues, 130 chariots, and 520 horses…no two are alike. #8 Terracotta Warriors Xian, China

11. This structure was the first man made item to surpass the Pyramids of Giza in height. It was created for the World’s Fair which took place in 1889 in it’s home city. This massive iron structure has four elevators and contains an ice rink on it’s middle level in the winter. #9 Eiffel Tower Paris, France

12. This was created as a mausoleum for a man’s long lost love. This massive white structure took over 20 years to create and 20,000 workers to complete. Created by emperor Shan Jahan for his wife, Muntaz Mahal! #10 Taj Mahal Agra, India

13. This building was created by Ludwig II of Bavaria. This building inspired the construction of Walt Disney’s Sleep Beauty Castle. This German castle is visited by over 6,000 people a day during the summer. #11 Neuschwanstein Castle Bavaria region, Germany

14. These structures are also know as houses of eternity. These structures were built in 2650 BC, using 3.5 millionstones, to a height of 481 feet. These structures were used in numerous Hollywood films and always seems to contain mummies and scarab beetles. #12 Pyramids of Giza Cairo, Egypt

15. This is the most expensive man made archipelago in the world. It’s shape resembles a tropical plant. David and Victoria Beckham have one of their many homes in this Persian Gulf resort. #13 The Palms Resort Dubai, United Arab Emirates

16. This site directly translates to “Old Peak.” It’s ruins were discovered in 1911 by a Yale professor, Hiram Bingham. This lost city was originally believed to be El Dorado. #14 Machu Picchu Peru

17. This geographic feature was named after an English Queen. This watering hole is known to the locals as Mosi-oa-Tunya A.K.A. “The Smoke that Thunders.” This is the world’s longest waterfall and is located between Zambia and Zimbabwe. #15 Victoria Falls Zambia and Zimbabwe Border

18. This geographic feature is known by the locals as Chomolungma. It was first conquered by Sir Edmond Hilary with the assistance of Sherpas. This feature has been successfully ascended by 660 people. 142 people have died trying. #16 Mount Everest Nepal

19. This city is the home of the Via Dolorosa, the Al-Aqsa Mosque, and King Solomon's temple wall. It houses three monotheistic holy sites. This city is claimed as the capital by two different peoples. #17 Jerusalem, Israel/Palestine

20. This structure is known as the longest cemetery on earth. It was created to protect a nation from horse riding nomads. This is the only man made structure that can be seen from space. #18 Great Wall of China China

21. This building is the only remaining ancient Roman building that is 100% in tact. Originally created for the Roman gods, this structure was later converted and renamed the Santa Maria Rotonda. This building has a large oculus and was featured in Dan Brown’s Angels and Demons. #19 Pantheon Rome, Italy

22. During the sixth century BC this city was the capital of the Nabataeans. This city was a trade center in the Middle East. With its amazing facades this site was featured in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. #20 Petra, Jordan

23. This is the world’s largest living organism. This organism can be seen from outerspace. Over 1,500 different types of fish live here. #21 Great Barrier Reef, Australia

24. This palace was created by the Sun King’s dad as a royal hunting lodge. It is known for it’s amazing gardens and 700 rooms. Numerous peace treaties have been signed here. In the late 1790’s Marie Antoinette and Husband Louis XVI were taken from here and were beheaded. #22 Versailles, France

25. This structure was created by the Emperor Vespasian in 80 AD. It is known as the Flavian Amphitheatre. This building was responsible for the extinction of several animal species during it’s years of operation. #23 Colosseum Rome, Italy

26. This colorful iconic building is the most notable symbol of it’s city. Experts of Kreminolgy study this structure in a city similar to your own. This is the former capital building of the USSR and current capital of the Russian Federation. #24 Kremlin Moscow, Russia

27. A famous building that was burnt in 1812. The most important building that serves as the political center of the free world. This monotoned house is a modern rendition from an ancient empire. #25 White House Washington D.C., USA

28. This is one of the world’s most mystical and mysterious locations. It was created using two types of building materials: Sarsen and Bluestones. It is suspected to be an ancient Druid site of worship. #26 Stonehenge Amesbury, UK

29. This country houses the world’s most famous fresco. This is one of the few countries in the world to be guarded by another nation’s forces. It’s ceiling was painted by Leonardo da Vinci’s greatest rival. #27 Vatican City

30. This river consists of water of two different colors. This river consistently floods every year as the dog star (sirus) appears in the heavens. This river is the longest river in the world. #28 Nile River On the African Continent

31. This is the world’s second largest desert. In Arabic it’s name is redundant. Desertification causes this desert to continually expand. #29 Sahara Desert On the African Continent

32. This Palace was an ancient fortress that protected the emperor. It housed the Chinese Emperor and was off limits to all but the royal family until 1911. It has a pagoda style roof and a large plaza that is used by the Chinese government. #30 The Forbidden City, Beijing China