Many monuments and landscape features hold symbolic meaning for the city and state where they are found. Whether you have seen these landmarks in person or not, you should be able to recognize them instantly. From the Golden Gate Bridge to Mount Rushmore, test your knowledge of these famous places.
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The French Quarter is the most visited landmark in which state?
1/40Louisiana
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
The French Quarter is found in New Orleans, Louisiana. It's famous for the vibrant nightlife and colorful buildings with historic architecture.
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This is where the ball drops on New Year's Eve. Name this famous city center.
2/40Central Park
Broadway
Times Square
Fremont Square
The correct answer is Times Square in New York. Times Square is full of bright lights and it is a must-see when in the Big Apple.
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Which of these states is the Grand Canyon found in?
3/40California
Arizona
Texas
Florida
The Grand Canyon is located in Arizona! It is 277 miles long and 18 miles wide.
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Pearl Harbor National Museum is the most visited landmark in this state:
4/40Arizona
Florida
Hawaii
Texas
Pearl Harbor National Museum is located in Hawaii. The memorial is the resting place of the sailors and marines killed in the attacks on Pearl Harbor in 1941.
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This natural landmark in Wyoming was the first national monument in America. Name that "tower."
5/40Sears Tower
Tower of Death
Angels Tower
Devils Tower
Devils Tower located in Wyoming. It became the first national monument in the United States in 1906.
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This natural landmark shared with Canada is a popular place to get married.
6/40Havasu Falls
Victoria Falls
Yosemite Falls
Niagara Falls
New York has many national treasures including Niagara Falls. You can view it from an observation tower or on a boat!
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Of the states listed below, Fort Sumter can be seen in _________.
7/40Massachusetts
South Carolina
Illinois
Colorado
Fort Sumpter is the sea for located in Charleston, South Carolina, which is best remembered for protecting the US during two battles of the American Civil War.
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Which president is this dam named after?
8/40Dwight D. Eisenhower
Herbert Hoover
Humphrey Bogart
Thomas Jefferson
This is the Hoover Dam named after Hebert Hoover, who granted funds to have the dam built.
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This needle pierces the skyline. Which city does it belong to?
9/40Seattle
Toronto
Chicago
Portland
The Space Needle is the main feature in the Seattle skyline. Standing 605 feet tall, the iconic landmark was built in 1962 for the World's Fair.
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Do you remember this Franciscan mission, a monument the Texans lost in their war for independence?
10/40The Lost War
The Alamo
The Calamo
The Kablamo
They may have lost the battle, but they won the war. The Alamo still stands as a tribute to those who lost their lives in the battle.
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This home belonged to the first president. What name did he give his mansion?
11/40Mount Olive
Monticello
Mount Vernon
Washington Palace
America's first president name his house Mount Vernon. The 21-room estate located on the Potomac River has expansive grounds and gardens.
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Which city does the Golden Gate Bridge lead to?
12/40Miami
Los Angeles
San Diego
San Francisco
Since 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge has been the way to enter San Francisco with extraordinary views of San Francisco Bay.
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To find the Portland Head Light, you need to go to which state?
13/40New York
Maine
New Jersey
New Mexico
Portland Head Light is a light house located in Maine! It is one of the oldest lighthouses in the state.
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Where is Independence Hall found?
14/40Connecticut
Utah
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Independence Hall, which was completed in 1753 is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Declaration of Independence and US Constitution were debated and signed here.
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Where is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame located?
15/40Wyoming
North Carolina
Alabama
Ohio
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame can be found in Cleveland, Ohio. It contains the history of the most influential artists and producers of the music genre.
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The Kennedy Space Center can be found in which state?
16/40Florida
West Virginia
New Mexico
Oregon
The John F. Kennedy Space Center is located in Merritt Island, Florida. It is one of many national aeronautics and space administration centers.
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Which of these states can the Gateway Arch be seen in?
17/40California
Iowa
Arkansas
Missouri
The 630-foot tall arch is located in St. Louis, Missouri. It is the tallest arch in the world.
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Al Capone spent some of his last days here. Name this island prison.
18/40Guantanamo Bay
Alcatraz
Juarez
Azkaban
Alcatraz was a military jail turned high-security prison. It stands on an island off of San Francisco.
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Who gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States?
19/40Canada
France
Great Britain
Russia
The Statue of Liberty in New York, was gifted to the US from France in 1886. It was seen as a welcome symbol to the immigrants who entered the harbor to be registered at Ellis Island.
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Iconic landmarks, like the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial, stand in which "mall?"
20/40The National Mall
The D.C. Mall
The Mall of America
The Capitol Mall
The Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial are in the National Mall. It contains many historic monuments like an outdoor museum.
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This bell might be cracked, but where is it located?
21/40Houston
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Washington D.C.
The Liberty Bell is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Some people call it "The Bean", but what is the real name of this Chicago landmark?
22/40Silver Blob
Chicago Mirror
Cloud Gate
Cloud Mirror
The real name of this landmark is Cloud Gate. The artist who created it is Anish Kapoor and he doesn't title his works until after they are completed.
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Which US president is NOT on Mount Rushmore?
23/40John F. Kennedy
George Washington
Theodore Roosevelt
Abraham Lincoln
The correct answer is John F. Kennedy. The four presidents on Mount Rushmore in South Dakota are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.
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Which river runs through the Grand Canyon?
24/40Mississippi River
Hudson Bay
Missouri River
Colorado River
The correct answer is the Colorado River. Stretching 277 miles, the river carved out the mile deep canyon.
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Almost everyone can recognize the White House, but how many toilets does it have?
25/4015
68
22
35
The White House has 35 bathrooms, 132 rooms, 28 fireplaces, 3 elevators, 8 staircases, and one underground tomb.
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The Hollywood sign is truly iconic. What was the area originally called?
26/40Motion Picture Central
Hollyland
Times Square
Hollywoodland
The sign was originally called Hollywoodland, but that doesn't have the same ring to it as the Hollywood sign.
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Which famous speech by Abraham Lincoln is carved in the walls of the Lincoln Memorial?
27/40Emancipation Proclamation
Gettysburg Address
Second Inaugural Address
First Inaugural Address
The text of the Gettysburg Address is carved into one of the walls beside the statue of President Lincoln. The speech lasted two minutes and contained 272 words.
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The 555-foot Washington Monument is an example of which type of structure?
28/40An Egyptian obelisk
A pyramid
A geodesic dome
A pentagon
The Washington Monument was built in the shape of an Egyptian obelisk, evoking the timelessness of ancient civilizations. It was once the tallest building in the world.
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What is the street address of the White House in Washington D.C.?
29/401776 Liberty Ave.
325 Washington Blvd.
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
4339 America Ave.
The White House is located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
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The Old Faithful Geyser is one of America's most iconic natural features. What national park is it located in?
30/40Everglades
Black Hills
Yellowstone
White Dunes
The Old Faithful Geyser is located in Yellowstone National Park. It is the oldest and largest park in the US.
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The Washington Monument was vandalized with carvings done by soldiers guarding it during what war?
31/40The War of 1812
The Spanish-American War
The Civil War
World War I
The carvings were done during the Civil War, and many of them were their names. Workers were able to remove the vandalism, but some trac es can still be observed.
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Fisherman's Wharf is a famous neighborhood in which California City?
32/40Los Angeles
Malibu
San Diego
San Francisco
Fisherman's Wharf is located in San Francisco, and many of the residents used to make their livings off fishing.
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Where is Graceland located?
33/40Delaware
Tennessee
Arkansas
South Carolina
The correct answer is Tennessee. The house famously belonged to Elvis Presley, and opened as a public museum in 1982.
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This half-built monument will be huge. Name the Lakota warrior depicted here.
34/40Sitting Bull
Wild Bill Hickok
Crazy Horse
Geronimo
The correct answer is Crazy Horse. The monument was carved into the Black Hills of South Dakota in 1948, but it has never been finished, and there is no end in sight.
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This monument was built for the first European settlers who set foot in America. Name that town.
35/40Atlanta
Plymouth
Salem
Provincetown
The correct answer is Provincetown. In 1620 when the first European settlers arrived in America, they stepped off the Mayflower into what is now known as Provincetown, Massachusetts.
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Who is this incredible Puebloan ruin, Montezuma Castle, named after?
36/40An Aztec emperor
A Mayan emperor
A US congressman
A Hopi chief
The answer is an Aztec emperor. The Puebloan Montezuma Castle was built by the Sinagua people around 1100 AD in Arizona.
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Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge had to be approved by what department in the US government?
37/40The Agriculture Department
The War Department
The Civil Service Department
The Medical Department
The War Department had to approve the plans because they owned the land it was built upon.
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The construction of the Empire State Building was completed in which year?
38/401931
1934
1936
1940
The construction of the empire state building was finished on May 1, 1931. It was the first building of its kind, and many people found work during the Great Depression putting the massive structure together.
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What is the name of the tallest building in the US?
The Sears Tower
Willis Tower
One World Trade Center
The Empire State Building
The correct answer is One World Trade Center. Some people refer to it as "Freedom Tower," but that is the incorrect name. The building is 1,792 feet tall, and construction finished on May 10,2013. It was built to memorialize the September 11 attacks.
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The Great Smokey Mountains are on the border of North Carolina and what other state?
40/40Tennessee
South Carolina
Virginia
West Virginia
The correct answer is Tennessee. The Great Smokey Mountains are a scenic group of peaks that sit between these two states and help the tourist economy in surrounding cities.
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