Right Under My Nose Trivia Quiz

Answer: St. Peter's Basilica

St. Peter's Basilica is a large church complex in Vatican City, Rome, Italy. Recognized as the largest church building in the world, it was completed in 1626. Several times annually, thousands gather there to witness various services administered by the Pope.

Answer: The Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty is a large sculpture on Liberty Island, New York, USA. Gifted by the people of France to the United States, it is considered a global symbol of freedom. The disassembled pieces of the copper structure arrived in New York in 1885. A little over a year later, on October 28, 1886, the statue was unveiled and dedicated.

Answer: Stonehenge

Stonehenge is an ancient ring of stone monoliths in Wiltshire, England. Most experts agree that the large stones were transported from the Preseli Hills region in modern-day Wales, which is about 240 kilometers away. Though the monument has existed for several thousand years, its purposes are still a mystery.

Answer: Al-Khazneh at Petra

Petra, in modern-day Jordan, was an ancient city carved into the very sandstone cliffs of the surrounding desert landscape. Al-Khazneh ("The Treasury") is arguably the most iconic structure that has been discovered in the city. Standing over 40 meters tall, the Treasury got its name from its reputation for being a hiding place for pirates and their treasure.

Answer: Christ the Redeemer

Christ the Redeemer (Cristo Redentor) is a massive statue on Corcovado mountain overlooking Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It depicts Jesus Christ with his arms outstretched. The idea to place a monument on the peak was first suggested by priest Pedro Maria Boss, though the project was not approved at the time and did not become a reality until about 70 years later.

Answer: The Eiffel Tower

The Eiffel Tower is an iron structure in Paris, France. The tower is 324 meters tall (1,064 feet), and was constructed to commemorate the 1889 World's Fair. Over the years, the iconic structure has provided the stage for many important cultural events, including various daredevil stunts, movie premieres, key radio broadcasts, and scientific studies.

The tower continues to be one of the most-visited tourist attractions in France, and in 2014, the first floor was renovated and new glass floors were installed.

Answer: The Sydney Opera House

The Sydney Opera House is a recognizable performing arts building in Sydney, Australia. Located on Bennelong Point in Sydney Harbour, the structure is noted for its unique design and distinctive white roof pieces that resemble "shells" or "waves". The first opera ever performed at the now-iconic venue was Sergei Prokofiev's epic "War and Peace".

Answer: Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls is a group of large waterfalls that lies on the border between Canada and the United States, and can be viewed from either country. This is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world, so aside from the Falls, there are aquariums, parks, gift shops, resorts, water parks, and museums. The amount of water flow make them the most powerful falls in North America.

Answer: Petronas Twin Towers

The Petronas Twin Towers are in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. They held the title of World's Tallest Buildings from 1998 to 2004. The buildings are connected by a skybridge. Since the towers sway at times, the skybridge is ingeniously designed to slide in and out of the buildings at either end.

Answer: Angkor Wat

Angkor Wat is an ancient Khmer temple complex in Siem Reap, Cambodia that was built in the 12th century and covers more than 154 square miles. It is surrounded by a large moat. This Khmer Kingdom capital was dedicated to the god Vishnu, it was later transformed into a Buddhist temple. Today, there are rice farmers who still live in the village.