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1.
Remember Me Asian Mausoleums Edition
  Remember Me: Asian Mausoleums Edition   top quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Asian mausoleums are some of the largest and grandest in the world and some dynasties shrines date back centuries. Most questions relate to knowledge about the inhabitants. I have tried to give hints in the clues or in the choice of the wrong answers.
Easier, 10 Qns, Midget40, Jan 04 24
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Jan 04 24
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Remember Me Cemetery Multichoice Edition
  Remember Me: Cemetery Multichoice Edition   top quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Cemetery comes from the Greek meaning 'sleeping place' and refers to land designated as a burial spot. A graveyard is technically referring to burial grounds in a churchyard although I have sometimes used both terms interchangeably in this quiz..
Average, 10 Qns, Midget40, Dec 26 23
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Dec 26 23
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Remember Me Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Edition
  Remember Me: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Edition   great trivia quiz  
Photo Match
 10 Qns
A 'Tomb of the Unknown Soldier' contains the remains of an unknown soldier killed in war. They commemorate all those that were never identified or have no grave. Some monuments are considered such a tomb but are actually cenotaphs with no grave.
Average, 10 Qns, Midget40, Jan 15 24
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Jan 15 24
58 plays
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Here Lies
  Here Lies...   popular trivia quiz  
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Burial places come in all shapes and sizes. How much do you know about these ten famous burial locations?
Average, 10 Qns, Joepetz, Jul 27 18
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Jul 27 18
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  Hollywood Forever - Resting Place of the Stars   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Even when you say goodbye to Hollywood, you do not have to leave it. Many in the movie business, as well as others who acquired other fame, found their final resting place in Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, darksplash, Sep 03 16
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Places of Rest
  Places of Rest    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Some of the most unusual places on earth are burial sites. This quiz will introduce you to a few of these different locations.
Average, 10 Qns, dcpddc478, Dec 30 14
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A Matter of Grave Concern
  A Matter of Grave Concern    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
This time we take a trip around the world visiting the burial sites of notable persons. Perhaps the photographic clues will help too.
Tough, 10 Qns, EnglishJedi, Apr 17 14
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707 plays
8.
  We Rest at Windsor    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
While many former Kings and Queens of England are buried at Westminster Abbey, others are buried in different sites at Windsor Castle, including St. George's Chapel, the Royal Mausoleum and the Royal Burial Ground.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Tan72, Sep 06 21
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Tan72
Sep 06 21
345 plays
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  We Rest Beneath Westminster Abbey   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Westminster Abbey has a long history of burials, dating back nearly 1000 years. As well as Royalty, many poets, scientists and other influential people are commemorated here. See if you can identify some of the over 3000 people who lie here.
Very Easy, 10 Qns, Tan72, Aug 19 21
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Tan72
Aug 19 21
496 plays
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Cenotaphs of the World
  Cenotaphs of the World    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
Cenotaphs are not burial sites at all -- just the opposite, in fact. The word means 'empty tomb' and they can be found around the world commemorating either individuals or groups. Here are some of the most famous...
Average, 10 Qns, EnglishJedi, Feb 10 15
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trivia question Quick Question
How long was the Valley of the Kings used for royal burials in ancient Egypt?

From Quiz "The Valley of the Kings"




11.
  Paradise By Way of Kensal Green   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Kensal Green Cemetery was established by an act of Parliament in 1832 and is the oldest private cemetery in London. Interred in its grounds are many famous residents from Victorian times to the modern day. Lets take a tour.
Average, 10 Qns, Snowman, Mar 11 19
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Mar 11 19
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12.
Oh Bury Me Not
  Oh Bury Me Not    
Photo Quiz
 10 Qns
There are many places of burial in the world. They are many and varied. Let's take a visit to some of them.
Average, 10 Qns, dcpddc478, Jun 02 17
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Jun 02 17
485 plays
13.
  Who's Who of Arlington Cemetery   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Arlington National Cemetery is located in Arlington, VA. It is a military cemetery where most of the graves belong to former soldiers. There are some famous people buried there too. Some of them were soldiers and some not. This quiz will ask about both.
Average, 10 Qns, Trivia_Fan54, Jul 19 21
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Jul 19 21
365 plays
14.
  Final Resting Places of the World   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
There are many unusual cemeteries, mausoleums, and other burial places around the world. Here are ten of the more unique.
Average, 10 Qns, dcpddc478, May 31 14
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  U.S. Presidential Burial Sites II   best quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The second installment in this series. Most US Presidential Trivia fans know where our presidents came from. Do you know where they ended up?
Average, 10 Qns, Elder1954, Jul 26 10
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  'Sultans' at Rest   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Not all burial sites are as famous as Arlington Cemetery or the Valley of the Kings, but they are all interesting. And, while the following ten men are not true sultans, their burial sites are worthy of a visit. Are you ready to see the sites?
Average, 10 Qns, beergirllaura, Sep 26 14
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17.
  Why Not Visit a Cemetery When in Paris?   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
You could search far and wide without finding a larger collection of talent than that located at Père Lachaise in Paris. Unfortunately, Père Lachaise is a cemetery and the talent is deceased, but it's still an interesting place to visit.
Average, 10 Qns, wilbill, Oct 23 14
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  Arlington Cemetery   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Arlington Cemetery holds a variety of monuments to America's war dead and is one of the most famous war cemeteries in the world.
Average, 10 Qns, Plumbus, Nov 27 19
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Nov 27 19
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  US Presidential Burial Sites   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All Americans know Honest Abe was born in a log cabin, but where was he buried? Take this quiz and test your knowledge of the final resting places of US Presidents!
Easier, 10 Qns, RexKramer, Jul 22 16
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477 plays
20.
  City Of The Dead   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Have you thought about where you're going after you die? No, not down there (or up there)! I mean, the cities of the dead - cemeteries. New Orleans has some unique and beautiful ones. I'll ask some questions and maybe we'll learn something.
Average, 10 Qns, suzi_greer, Sep 13 10
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  U.S. Presidential Burial Sites I   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Most American trivia fans know where the presidents were born. Do you know where the presidents of the Unites States are buried?
Average, 10 Qns, Elder1954, Nov 05 20
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Nov 05 20
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  Who's Buried in Grant's Tomb?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Hope you enjoy this quiz about one of America's most famous tombs.
Average, 15 Qns, bigwoo, Nov 16 11
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23.
  Uneasy Lies the Head that Wore a Crown   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Oh no, ten sovereigns of England have had their bones mixed up! Can you identify the resting place associated with each of these monarchs?
Average, 10 Qns, eyhung, Nov 12 18
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Nov 12 18
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  Cincinnati's Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Spring Grove is the second largest cemetery in the United States. Established in 1845 it is the final resting place of more than thirty Civil War generals and ten governors. I hope you enjoy this quiz about some of her more famous residents
Average, 10 Qns, Bigwoo, Dec 06 17
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Dec 06 17
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  A View of Sutton Hoo   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
A visit to the burial site Sutton Hoo inspired me to make this quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, Supersal1, Mar 13 19
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Mar 13 19
374 plays
26.
  Buried in Arlington National Cemetery   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Seated in the shadows of the nation's capital, Arlington National Cemetery is a revered and historic resting place. This quiz is devoted to some of the famous (and not-so-famous) people buried there.
Difficult, 10 Qns, cag1970, Oct 12 10
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27.
  Père Lachaise Cemetery - I was Buried Here!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Avoiding all morbidity, I adore cemeteries. They are nice, peaceful places to visit. Can you name some of the most famous people buried in this Paris landmark?
Average, 10 Qns, spoonable, May 31 13
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  The Valley of the Kings   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about one of the world's most famous burial sites, Egypt's Valley of the Kings.
Average, 10 Qns, daver852, Aug 31 14
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  Burying the Infamous Famous   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Many famous names from history occupy equally famous final resting grounds. Can you identify some fascinating burial sites from around the world?
Average, 10 Qns, coachpauly, Jan 19 15
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  How Did I End Up Inside Here?   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
That's probably what Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan, wondered when he found himself buried inside the tomb he had built for his beloved wife. Take a look at some of the facts and myths about this monument of love, the Taj Mahal.
Average, 10 Qns, zorba_scank, Feb 12 14
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  Rosa Bonheur Memorial Park   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
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This Memorial Day weekend take a little side trip to Elkridge, Maryland to visit the beautiful and historic Rosa Bonheur Memorial Park.
Average, 10 Qns, DR.NO, Apr 26 13
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  A Tour of Tombs    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Often, famous people are buried in fascinating places. Can you locate the final resting places of the people who shaped world history?
Difficult, 10 Qns, CellarDoor, Jun 02 03
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  Tombs and Mausoleums    
Multiple Choice
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Tombs and mausoleums of several historical figures are famous, and are important tourist spots, or of religious or cultural significance. How well do you know them?
Average, 10 Qns, angikar, Feb 23 18
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Feb 23 18
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  Père Lachaise Cemetery   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, the capital of France, actually has a waiting list as plots are so limited. Here are ten questions about a place that is so popular that people are literally dying to get in!
Average, 10 Qns, zippolover, Nov 01 23
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326 plays
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  Kensico Cemetery    
Multiple Choice
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The Town I live in Valhalla NY is known for having more dead people than live people due to the 2 large cemeteries in town. This is about Kensico Cemetery, the Protestant Cemetery and the people buried there
Average, 10 Qns, ramses22, Mar 07 16
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  10 Questions about Arlington National Cemetery   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Arlington National Cemetery is a sacred square mile of American geography. Play this quiz in remembrance...
Average, 10 Qns, blaxlaw, Nov 12 09
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  Necropolis in a Metropolis    
Multiple Choice
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The Glasgow Necropolis is a cemetery located in Glasgow, Scotland. How much do you know about this famous burial ground?
Average, 10 Qns, helen295, Apr 15 20
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Apr 15 20
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38.
  Who's Who in Arlington National Cemetery    
Multiple Choice
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I recently took a tour of Arlington National Cemetery, which inspired me to create a quiz regarding those who are interred there. They are a diverse and interesting group.
Tough, 10 Qns, keithkomodo, Oct 12 10
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  Hollywood Cemetery    
Multiple Choice
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Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia is home to three American presidents, to Civil War heroes and other famous Americans. I will describe the person buried and you give me the name.
Tough, 10 Qns, ramses22, Oct 28 11
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  The Ultimate Arlington National Cemetery Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some basic and hard questions
Tough, 10 Qns, kacyshadow, May 22 11
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  Newgrange Ireland    
Multiple Choice
 5 Qns
North of Dublin stands the mysterious and magical Newgrange. Older than the pyramids, older than Stonehenge.
Tough, 5 Qns, quogequox, Jul 09 09
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Burial Sites Trivia Questions

1. Which boxer, who won more heavyweight bouts than any other American in the 20th century, is buried in Arlington National Cemetery?

From Quiz
Who's Who of Arlington Cemetery

Answer: Joe Louis

Joe Louis was born Joseph Louis Barrow on May 13, 1914 in LaFayette, Alabama. He started his amateur boxing career during the 1930s. When he turned to professional boxing, he had an amateur record of fifty wins, and four losses, with forty-three knockouts. When Joe Louis moved to professional boxing, he fought in sixty-nine pro fights and only had three losses. He had fifty-two knockouts, and held the heavyweight championship from 1937 to 1949, longer than any boxer in the 20th century. Louis died in 1981 at the age of 66. Ronald Regan waived the eligibility rules for burial at Arlington National Cemetery for him. Louis was buried there on April 21, 1981.

2. In which year did the Glasgow Necropolis officially open?

From Quiz Necropolis in a Metropolis

Answer: 1833

Historically, the responsibility for burying the dead in Britain lay with the parish church, but after a change in the law in 1832, 'burial for profit' was allowed. With Glasgow's growing population and decreasing number of people attending church, an alternative to the church burial grounds was clearly needed and the Glasgow Necropolis was officially opened in April 1833.

3. The mausoleum of an important German politician, known for his role in the unification of Germany in 1871, is located on the Schneckenberg hill outside Friedrichsruh in Schleswig-Holstein, northern Germany. Name him.

From Quiz Tombs and Mausoleums

Answer: Otto von Bismarck

Otto von Bismarck was the first Chancellor of the German Empire from 1871 to 1890. He was the most powerful leaders of Germany during the reign of Wilhelm I. He was one of the key people behind the unification of Germany with Prussia as the central power in unified Germany, in which he served as the Imperial Chancellor. Under him, Prussia fought three wars against Denmark, France and Austria. He was called the 'Iron Chancellor'. Under his rule, the government was controlled by a the land-owning elite known as 'Junker'. The chapel of the Bismarck mausoleum is a protected monument. The epitaph on his tomb is: "A faithful German servant of Emperor Wilhelm I."

4. Sorry about that, Chief, would you believe I missed it by 'that' much. Which actor famed as a bumbling spy probably found the old phone in the shoe does not have much reception when you're six feet under at Hollywood Forever?

From Quiz Hollywood Forever - Resting Place of the Stars

Answer: Don Adams

Don Adams (1923-2005) was a comedian turned actor whose greatest fame was as the spy Maxwell Smart in the spoof espionage series "Get Smart". Smart fans may have noticed I packed a few of his most used sound bites into the question. A phone hidden in the heel of a shoe was also a way Smart had of contacting his bosses. The show ran for five seasons from 1965. It was created by Mel Brooks and Buck Henry and was a send-up of mainstream serious espionage productions, such as the James Bond movies.

5. George Washington's mausoleum can be found in the grounds of his beloved Virginia estate named (perhaps ironically) after a British naval officer. What is the name of Washington's eternal home?

From Quiz US Presidential Burial Sites

Answer: Mount Vernon

Efforts by Congress to entomb the nation's father in Washington, DC were defeated by Southern members, concerned that, should the Union fail, Washington would forever be held captive in a foreign land.

6. One of baseball's greats, he played in 2130 consecutive games and was known as the Iron Horse. Tragically, at the age of 38 years, he died young of a rare disease now associated with him. Who is this famous player buried here?

From Quiz Kensico Cemetery

Answer: Lou Gehrig

All four answers are former NY Yankees and Catfish Hunter also died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis which has gotten a lot of much needed publicity with the ice bucket challenge.

7. The Valley of the Kings is located near the ancient Egyptian capital of Thebes. What modern city is located on the site of ancient Thebes?

From Quiz The Valley of the Kings

Answer: Luxor

Luxor, a modern metropolis with a population of almost half a million, stands on the site of the ancient city of Thebes. Luxor is located in southern Egypt; the other choices are all located in the north. In addition to the Valley of the Kings, Luxor has many other ancient attractions, and is a popular tourist destination for those visiting Egypt.

8. Although Père Lachaise Cemetery opened in 1804, a few days after Napoleon was declared Emperor, it was named for a cleric in what position?

From Quiz Père Lachaise Cemetery

Answer: Confessor to King Louis XIV

Père François de la Chaise (1624-1709) was confessor to Louis XIV from 1674 until his own death. He lived in a Jesuit house that became known by his name due to his long life there. The cemetery, commissioned by Napoleon, was built on the site of the Jesuit house.

9. What is unusual about the Saint Louis Cemetery, which is located in New Orleans, Louisiana?

From Quiz Final Resting Places of the World

Answer: All the graves are above-ground vaults

Constructed in the 18th century, the Saint Louis Cemetery is in fact three Roman Catholic cemeteries that contain only above-ground vaults. These very elaborate burial grounds are located close to the Mississippi River and are prone to flooding. These cemeteries are a popular tourist attraction in the city and contain wonderful examples of Gothic Revival architecture. The above ground vaults were used because of flooding issues, but were also a pre-existing French and Spanish burial tradition.

10. A leader of British politics, Winston Churchill's funeral was held at St. Paul's Cathedral, but he was buried at St Martin's Church in Bladon. The church and cemetery are located in which English county?

From Quiz 'Sultans' at Rest

Answer: Oxfordshire

Located near Woodstock, and the Blenheim Palace, St Martin's Church was opened in 1804, on the site of a church that had been constructed around the 11th or 12th century. With major renovations occurring in 1891, the churchyard is the site of the Churchill family burial plot. The church is dedicated to St Martin of Tours. Oxfordshire is located in the southeastern area of England, and in addition to being home to Blenheim Palace, several other notable buildings can be found in the county, including the University of Oxford, Chastleton House and Mapledurham House. And, the illustrations of Toad Hall in 1908's "The Wind in the Willows" may have been based on Mapledurham House.

11. The entire Taj Mahal complex was designed and built by Shah Jahan with great attention to symmetry. Which is the only thing that is out of place in the complex?

From Quiz How Did I End Up Inside Here?

Answer: Shah Jahan's tomb

Shah Jahan saw to it that the entire structure including the outlying gardens were built in perfect symmetry. If a line is drawn through the centre of the complex, the two halves will be mirror images. While there is a mosque on the western side of the tomb, an identical structure was built on the eastern side only to maintain symmetry and was called 'Jawab' which means answer or reply. This structure may have been used as a resting house for relatives and other visitors to the tomb though that was not the primary purpose behind its construction. The only thing that breaks the symmetry of the complex is Shah Jahan's tomb. Shah Jahan never intended for himself to be buried inside the Taj. He is thought to have been considering commissioning an elaborate tomb for himself when he was overthrown and imprisoned by his son Aurangzeb. When Shah Jahan died, he was buried in the Taj beside his beloved wife. Thus, Shah Jahan's grave is the only thing in the entire complex which is slightly out of place.

12. Requests for burial in Arlington National Cemetery skyrocketed after the death of which American president?

From Quiz Arlington National Cemetery

Answer: John F. Kennedy

JFK's place of interment is a highly emotional gravesite to visit. When President Kennedy visited Arlington during his presidency, he is said to have been particularly moved by a certain section of the cemetery. His widow, Jackie, remembered that visit, and that section became her husband's gravesite. Mrs. Kennedy and two of their children are also buried here. President Kennedy's grave is marked with the eternal flame.

13. Two of our presidents are buried in Quincy, MA. What is their connection to each other?

From Quiz U.S. Presidential Burial Sites II

Answer: Father and son

John Adams and his son John Quincy Adams are both buried in Quincy, MA. They were the first father and son to be elected to the presidency. (I have read that George H. W. Bush would, on occasion, jokingly refer to George W. Bush as "Quincy" in reference to this.) Quincy, MA is sometimes called "The City of Presidents" as it is the only city in the US in which two presidents were born and are buried.

14. Dwight Eisenhower was born in Texas and retired to Pennsylvania after leaving the White House. Where are he and his wife, Mamie, buried?

From Quiz U.S. Presidential Burial Sites I

Answer: Abilene, KS

Ike grew up in Abilene, KS and is the only president that Kansas can lay claim to. He died in 1968 and was mourned by millions of WWII veterans. The Eisenhower Boyhood Home, Museum, Library, and Memorial Chapel are all in the same complex in Abilene, KS, about 130 miles west of Kansas City, MO.

15. During which war was Arlington National Cemetery established?

From Quiz Arlington National Cemetery

Answer: Civil War

General Montgomery Meigs established it as a method of getting back at Robert E. Lee, but the property did not belong to Robert.

16. Sutton Hoo is situated in which English county?

From Quiz A View of Sutton Hoo

Answer: Suffolk

Sutton Hoo is situated near Woodbridge in Suffolk. During the 5th and 6th centuries, the east coast of England was invaded tribes from northern Europe and Scandinavia, the Angles and the Saxons.

17. Who is buried in Grant's Tomb?

From Quiz Who's Buried in Grant's Tomb?

Answer: Ulysses S. Grant

Of course the trick answer to this old joke is no one is buried there but U.S. Grant and his wife Julia are "entombed" there. U.S. Grant was the most famous Union General during the American Civil War and the 18th President of the US serving from 1869 to 1877. Cary Grant was a famous actor, Francis Grant was a famous 19th Century painter and W. T. Grant was a retail department store owner who at one time led one of America's largest department store chains.

18. Arlington Cemetery lies in the former grounds of the estate of which famous general of the American Civil War?

From Quiz Arlington Cemetery

Answer: Robert E. Lee

General Robert E. Lee was the field commander of the Confederacy's Army of Northern Virgina from June 1862 until the end of the war. The land on which Arlington Cemetery was laid was confiscated from his family when he resigned from the Union Army in April 1861.

19. Which other famous cemetery inspired the creation of the Glasgow Necropolis?

From Quiz Necropolis in a Metropolis

Answer: Père-Lachaise, Paris

The Glasgow Necropolis covers 37 acres and is an ornamental, garden cemetery with a landscape modelled on the famous Père-Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, established several decades earlier in 1804. John Strang, Chamberlain of Glasgow's Merchants' House, had visited Père-Lachaise and in 1831 produced a pamphlet called "Necropolis Glasguensis", which advocated the building of a new garden burial ground in Glasgow.

20. Mazar-e-Quaid, also known as the Jinnah Mausoleum, is the mausoleum of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, widely held as the founder of modern Pakistan. It is located in the same city he was born in. Name the city.

From Quiz Tombs and Mausoleums

Answer: Karachi

Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the leader of the All-India Muslim League in British India from 1913 till the establishment of Pakistan, the formation of which was to a great extent due to his efforts. He was also the first Governor-General of Pakistan. Mazar-e-Quaid was designed by Yahya Merchant and its architecture was inspired by the Samanid Mausoleum in Uzbekistan, which is the final resting place of Ismail Samani, a Persian amir. Mazar-e-Quaid is made of white marble and incorporated features of Islamic architecture. It also contains the tombs of Muhammad Ali Jinnah's sister Fatima Jinnah, and Liaquat Ali Khan, the first Prime Minister of Pakistan.

21. It was all too predictable what the epitaph would be for one of the permanent residents of Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Which actor, comedian and voice-over artist had "That's all folks" inscribed on his gravestone?

From Quiz Hollywood Forever - Resting Place of the Stars

Answer: Mel Blanc

Mel Blanc (1908-1989) provided many of the voiced for the Looney Tunes and Hanna Barbera cartoons. Looney Tunes cartoons generally signed off with a final frame that read "That's all folks." Nicknamed "The Man of a Thousand Voices", his career began in radio and he went on to work on television and the movies.

22. Two US Presidents (James Monroe and John Tyler) and one Confederate President (Jefferson Davis) are buried in Hollywood Cemetery. In which state is this cemetery located?

From Quiz US Presidential Burial Sites

Answer: Virginia

28 Confederate generals and over 18,000 enlisted Confederate soldiers are also buried at Hollywood Cemetery, located in the former rebel capitol of Richmond, Virginia. In addition to Presidents and soldiers, Hollywood's "residents" include several governors, Congress members, a Supreme Court Justice and even a Nobel Prize winner.

23. Arguably the most beautiful tomb in the world today, which mausoleum was built by Shah Jahan as a monument and final resting place for his beloved wife?

From Quiz Burying the Infamous Famous

Answer: Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal and its marble-domed roof-top is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world. It is also one of the most beautiful, remarkable, and romantic buildings in Asia. Mughal Emperor, Shah Jahan lost his third, and most favorite, wife in 1631 during the birth of their 14th child. Grief stricken, he immediately began building the Taj Mahal. It took over 20 years to complete the mausoleum which now houses the body of his Persian princess, Mumtaz Mahal, and his own body that was interred there in 1658.

24. The Nile River flows past the Valley of the Kings. On which bank of the river does it lie?

From Quiz The Valley of the Kings

Answer: West

Since the Nile flows northward, there are no north or south banks. The Valley of the Kings lies on the west bank, while the city of Thebes was located on the east bank. Since the sun sets in the west, that direction is associated with death in many cultures.

25. Père Lachaise Cemetery is on which side of Paris?

From Quiz Père Lachaise Cemetery

Answer: East

On the order of Napoleon, four new cemeteries were opened, due to the lack of space in the existing cemeteries. Montmartre to the north, Père Lachaise in the east and Montparnasse in the south. Passy, which is near to the Eiffel Tower and more central, was opened some years after the others, but was also originated by Napoleon.

26. Urbania's Church of the Dead has which of following macabre displays?

From Quiz Final Resting Places of the World

Answer: Mummies from its cemetery

This tiny Italian church is famous for its display of natural mummies from the church's outside cemetery. The "Cimitero delle mummie" contains eighteen mummies that were put on display in 1833. Each of these bodies underwent natural mummification by the presence of a special mold that absorbed all the moisture from the corpses when they were interred. The church was founded by The Brotherhood of Good Death in 1567, whose main goal was to assist the poor and the dying. They provided free burial for the dead and kept a detailed registry of all those they buried.

27. On the arch of Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery is etched a pledge from what American document?

From Quiz Arlington National Cemetery

Answer: Gettysburg Address

The pledge reads: "We are highly resolved that these dead shall not have died in vain." After the Battle of Gettysburg, the South was no longer able to mount an offensive campaign north of Virginia. Four months later, Abraham Lincoln gave his address that lasted only two minutes. The Gettysburg Address is considered one of the most articulate eulogies ever delivered.

28. Which president is buried only a few hundred feet away from the house in which he was born, in Stonewall, Texas?

From Quiz U.S. Presidential Burial Sites I

Answer: Lyndon Johnson

Lyndon Johnson was the second president from Texas (Eisenhower was the first) and so far the only one buried there. Stonewall, TX, according to the 2000 census has a population of 444, making it the smallest town to be the burial place of a president. It is only about 20 miles from Johnson City, TX; named for one of LBJ's ancestor cousins. The LBJ Library is found in Austin, TX.

29. Which family owned the property that is now Arlington National Cemetery?

From Quiz Arlington National Cemetery

Answer: Custis

The land belonged to Robert E. Lee's wife Mary Custis, she inherited it from her father George. George was the grandson of Martha Washington from her first marriage.

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