Identify quiz

In which country is this ancient monument located?

• Jordan

• Petra

• Egypt

• Syria

Answer explanation

The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest and only ancient wonder that is still standing. Theories of how the pyramids were built have floated through the universe for millennia, and the mammoth structure would've required the manpower of hundreds of thousands of laborers.

Name the underwater ecosystem that is the biggest of its type in the world?

• Florida Reef

• Great Barrier Reef

• New Caledonia Barrier Reef

• Red Sea Coral Reef

Answer explanation

The Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Australia is one of Earth's greatest treasures. It is the largest system of reefs in the world and home to thousands of species of marine life. Almost 3,000 reefs and 900 islands are interconnected and span close to 1,500 miles.

Name the Tallest tower in this Skyline?

• WestField Tower

• Natwest Tower

• CN Tower

• Space Needle

Answer explanation

The "CN" in CN Tower stands for Canadian National, which was the name of the rail company that built the tower. Millions of people visit the structure each year, and until the Burj Khalifa rose in 2007, it was the tallest free-standing structure in the world.

Name the country this place is located?

• Istanbul

• Vatican City

• Rome

• New York

Answer explanation

This Pope's official residence is the Sistine Chapel, located in Vatican City. The city-state is also the least populous country on Earth and doesn't have a retail housing market.

What is the name of this tropical wetland that is home to some of the rarest and most endangered animals on Earth?

• The Everglades

• 
  Redwood State Park

• White Mountain National Forest

• Tongass National Forest

Answer explanation

There is nothing like the Everglades on Earth, and they are a mix between the Amazon and the Congo all in Florida. The forest is home to the Florida panther and American crocodile and covers more than 1.5 million acres of land.

Where can you find this body of water known as Ha Long Bay?

• Japan

• 
  Australia

• Thailand

• Vietnam

Answer explanation

You'll find unique rain forests sitting atop limestone towers that are sprouting out of sparkling emerald waters if you visit this body of water in Vietnam. The phrase "Ha Long" translates to "descending dragon" and the bay covers about 600 square miles of Earth.

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD destroyed this ancient Roman city. What is it?

• Pompeii

• Babylon

• Alexandria

• Mesopotamia

Answer explanation

Roanoke Island, Easter Island, Tikal, Angkor, Petra and Pompeii are some of the world's most famous lost civilizations. Pompeii and its residents were essentially mummified and preserved under lava, and the city wasn't rediscovered until the 1500s.

In what country will you find this geothermal spa known as the Blue Lagoon?

• Switzerland

• Iceland

• Sweden

• 
  Norway

Answer explanation

Iceland is known for its vistas of the Northern Lights, midnight suns and this geothermal spa known as the Blue Lagoon. The lagoon is actually human-made and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the country.

Can you name this famous pattern of stars?

• Orion's Belt

• Winter Hexagon

• Summer Triangle

• The Big Dipper

Answer explanation

Every human on Earth should learn how to find the Big Dipper for the simple fact that the two stars at the end of its cup perfectly align with the North Star, and everybody should know how to find the North Star.

This palace is where Napoleon used to throw his parties. What's its name?

• Chateau de Fontainebleau

• Luxembourg Palace

• Palace of Versailles

• Elysee Palace

Answer explanation

There is no shortage of historical monuments in France, and the Palace of Versailles regularly rivals the Louvre, Notre-Dame and the Eiffel Tower as the most visited in the country. Today it is practically a museum, but it was the site of some of France's most important moments.