Journey Around the Globe [7] Trivia Quiz

Answer: Cuzco

Cuzco, Peru, one of the highest cities in the Andes Mountain range of South America, sits nearly three and a half kilometers above sea level. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cuzco is home to the Plaza de Armas (depicted) and is, by and large, a gateway for anyone making their way up to the ruins of Machu Picchu. Qurikancha Temple, also in Cuzco, is also known as the Temple of the Sun God and is one of the most important temples in IncanC Culture.

Answer: Cerro San Cristóbal

Cerro San Cristóbal is the second-highest hill in Santiago, the capital city of Chile, and much like Corcovado in Rio de Janiero, it's topped by a religious statue. While Brazil's coastal city features the likeness of Christ overlooking the water, Santiago's features the image of the Virgin Mary. Santiago, found in Central Chile, was founded in the sixteenth century and has since held its Spanish influence. Santiago has since become one of the economic and commercial hubs of South America; it's one of the most populated cities on the continent.

Answer: Chile

Mendoza straddles the Andes Mountain and, at one point, is home to the highest peak in the Americas, Aconcagua. On the other hand, the eastern side of Mendoza Province is also the home of arid lowlands. Luckily, the location also features a lush middle ground, home to vineyards and agricultural expanses near the Argentinean Pampas. You wouldn't have to go far to get a taste of the Gaucho way of living here. You can reach Mendoza from Chile by taking Ruta 60, known for its snaking hairpins through the Andes Mountains.

Answer: Johannesburg

If you were playing the 'which isn't a capital?' game, then Pretoria and Cape Town would be right out (the third capital of South Africa is Bloemfontein). Johannesburg is, however, the largest city in the country, and it's surrounded by numerous smaller towns bordering on slums. Soweto, for instance, known for its mining industry, was once known for its resistances and uprisings decades ago.

The Orlando Cooling Stations stopped being used near the end of the twentieth century; they've since been used for adventure sports like bungee and BASE jumps.

They're also notable platforms for art; the cement walls are repainted with new designs quite frequently.

Answer: Botswana

Found in the center of the Kalahari Desert, Makgadikgadi was once the site of Lake Makgadikgadi though over centuries the area dried up into an immense, arid flatland. The region, despite being quite hostile for plants and animals alike, is home to numerous species which graze in the outlying areas, especially the Okavango Delta and its grasslands to the north. For many years, the salt pans have been protected and preserved though, unsurprisingly, it's not home to many locals.

The closest major town would likely be Maun, and that's part-way to Chobe National Park, known for its safaris.

Answer: Bara Imambara

Bara Imambara, also known as Asafi Imambara, is one of the larges Muslim shrines in India and, certainly, one of the most lavish structures in Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh (which also contains Agra and Varanasi). Home to a holy mosque and extensive grounds, the structure was built in the late eighteenth century and is one of the grandest around. Lucknow, a metropolis home to millions of people, is unsurprisingly densely-populated.

Answer: The Bosphorus Strait

Found in the middle of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey, Kız Kulesi is a single structure sitting on an island only accessible by ferry. Also known as the Maiden's Tower, the landmark has acted as several different things in its hundreds and hundreds of years perched at the entrance to the city including a lighthouse, a garrison, and a restaurant. Kız Kulesi has appeared on Turkish lira notes in the past and appears in Istanbul along with the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and several archaeological museums

Answer: London

The London Eye, found on the south bank of the Thames River, is one of the highest points in the city. From the top you can see Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and a number of other major sites in England's capital. The structure, built in 2000, was at one point the largest ferris wheel in the world and since its opening it's held tens of millions of riders.

The depicted view shows Big Ben and the House of Commons and, behind that, Westminster Abbey.

Answer: Jamaica

Found along the northern coast of Jamaica, both Port Antonio and Montego Bay are major tourist destinations for the Caribbean nation. Both major ports, Port Antonio was once a plantation while Montego Bay became a popular cruise hub. Montego Bay also happens to be the home of the great house of Rose Hall, considered by many to be haunted by the White Witch.

The White Witch gives her namesake to a number of local resorts and a major golf course.

Answer: Puerto Rico

This former fortification can be found in San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico, looking out off the north side of the island. This citadel, which saw battle in the late sixteenth and early seventeenth century, became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983, only twenty years after being occupied by American forces.

While there are many walls and forts along the coast of Puerto Rico, the island is also known for its beautiful beaches and Spanish-influenced landmarks.