This document provides a quiz about identifying famous historical landmarks from photos. It includes photos and clues for 10 landmarks from around the world, including St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy, the Sydney Opera House in Australia, the Colosseum in Rome, the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, and others. The document also provides additional information about each landmark's history, location, and interesting facts.

1. HISTORICAL
LANDMARKS
Let’s Talk 2, Lesson 15B

2. Historical Place Quiz
Look at each photo – You must try to identify
1) Name of the Landmark (3pts)
2) City of the Landmark (2pts)
3) Country of the Landmark (1pt)

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4. 2. Hint: Think carefully

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9. 7. What’s the name of this structur

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13. ANSWERS

14. St. Basil’s Cathedral Moscow, Russ

15. Eiffel Tower Las Vegas (Nevada), U

16. The Leaning Tower of Pisa Pisa, It

17. Sydney Opera House Sydney, Aust

18. The Colosseam Rome,

19. Taj Mahal Agra, India

20. Hoạch The Huc
“the Red Bridge” Hanoi, Vietna

21. Angkor Wat Siem Reap, Cambo

22. Statue of Liberty New York City (ny
USA

23. Big Ben London, Engla

25. Mt. Everest stands 8,848 meters high.
Only 660 climbers have reached the S_________ (n) (top
mountain).
While your chance of dying is only 3%, your chance
of reaching the top is about 29%.

26. A Basecamp on Mt. Everest
From 8k meters, this is known a
“The Death Zone”
• Since the summit was first
reached in 1953, there have
been 216 deaths on Everest
A Summit is the
highest point on a
mountain

27. TREKKING (v) through the Amazon Rainforest is an excit
and educational experience. It’s necessary to HIRE(v)
L_________ (adj) guide who knows the secrets and dang
the forest.

28. To Trek or go trekking means to
travel by walking through an area
with many mountains, rivers, etc.,
for pleasure and adventure
To Hire is to pay someone to do something
for you.
a Local guide – is someone who is fr
the area you’re visiting.

29. If visiting New York City, be sure to check out these famous Touris
A______________ (N):
However, do your research! There are many S_________(N) that ta
tourists and try to steal their money.
Only buy tickets from OFFICIAL(adj) vendors.

30. Tourist ATTRACTIONS are places and
activities that tourists (and sometimes loc
enjoy seeing/doing.
A SCAM is a dishonest trick to try and make
money from people (who believe you).
An OFFICIAL vendor is a place/company that
sells something and has the legal permission to
so.

31. ARCHAEOLOGISTS(n) who have explored the Pyramids of Giza o
have discovered many A__________(adj) (very old) ARTIFACTS(n) .
HISTORIANS(n) have studied and written about these objects and w
they tell us about Egyptian SOCIETY(n) thousands of years ago.

32. Archeologists are people who
find and study ancient time through
objects from the past.
Historians are experts in a period
of history.
Ancient Artifacts: are objects that were created b
humans thousands of years ago.
Egyptian SOCIETY refers to the people of Egy
- a society is a group of people living together

33. Historical Landmarks

34. Can you guess what Ancient Society his was?

35. If you guessed The Aztecs, You’re correct!

36. Named by the Aztecs, The Pyramid of the Sun is the
largest structure in Teotihuacan, Mexico and the 3rd largest in

37. At the top of the pyramid, there’s a piece of metal – if you touch it
it’s supposed to give you energy.
The purpose for the pyramid is unclear – though, there is evidence
the builders had great knowledge of Mathematics, Geology, Astron
and Engineering

38. The study of rocks
The study of Space
The study of design
&

39. This is an abstract artwork of what famous landmark?

40. Did you guess the Great Pyramid of Giza?

41. The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest
and largest of the 3 pyramids in Giza
The pyramid is ESTIMATED to have about 2,300,000 stone
blocks that weigh from 2 to 30 tons (900 kg). Inside the
pyramid, the temperature is a cool 20 degrees Celsius.

42. One exciting story is about the TOMB of Pharaoh Tutenkhamun
(king Tut) – When opening the tomb, dozens of people who
were at the opening of the tomb (of 58) died in the following
years in very mysterious ways, leaving many to believe the
tomb was CURSED.
Scientists believe their deaths may’ve been caused by a toxic

43. An Estimation – is an close/approximate
guess.
A TOMB is a space used to bury the dead
A Curse – is a supernatural power
cause bad luck, harm or death to
a person

44. This is the “Door” to the pyramid
You must climb down a narrow passage
The pyramids have many rooms

45. Here’s a picture of the FLOTUS (First Lady of the United
Michelle Obama, sliding down a very Historical Site
Which Site is it?

46. Did you guess The Great Wall of China

47. The official length is 21,196.18 km
The Great Wall is more than 2,300 years old and was constructed t
prevent an INVASION by outsiders (other states).
Each time China CONQUERED a new Territory, they EXTENDED
Defending their land

48. Over 10 million people visit the Great Wall
each year, including this couple 
The Great Wall is actuall
several walls (3 now).
RICE paste is one of the
key building ingredients
they used.

49. Watch this exciting chase scene from the movie SKYFALL. Can you identify the city?
Hint: They ride through “The Grand Bazaar”

50. If you guessed Istanbul, Turkey – You’re CORRECT

51. In the famous Skyfall scene, you can see Turkey’s 2nd largest mus
the Hagia Sophia

52. Constructed in 537 AD, the Hagia Sophia is 1,478 YEARS old! It wa
first used as a church. The DOME is surrounded by many MOSAIC
Also featured in the movie Argo

53. A Dome is rounded ceiling
a mosaic up-closeA mosaic is a picture created by small
colored pieces of stone, tile or glass

54. In what country do people still practice the ancient traditi
of hand washing before they enter into a temple?

55. Did you guess Japan? “Misogi” is the action of washing your hand
mouth with water to “purify” the body and mind before you enter int
a Buddhist Temple.
"misogi," a ritual to purify the body and
mind with water before proceeding to stand
in front of the deity.

56. Kiyomizu-dera -"Pure Water Temple") is one of the most celebrated
temples of Japan where you can see people practicing Misogi.

57. Located in Kyoto, Kiyomizudera is best known for its wooden
stage that sticks out from its main hall, 13 meters above the
hillside below.
The stage allows visitors a nice view of the numerous cherry
and Maple trees that are very colorful in spring and fall.
Spring Fall!

58. At Christmas time, this city celebrates big by decorating this tree w
30,000 Christmas lights and a 250kg star!

59. Did someone say, New York City? You’re correct, and can see the
at The Rockefeller Center

60. The Rockefeller Center is a complex of 19
buildings developed in the 1930’s developed
by the wealth Rockefeller Family.
Diego Rivera (Frida Khalo’s husband) was asked to paint a large m
however, his painting was destroyed after Mr. Rockefeller believed
showed communist leader, Lenin.

61. Diego repainted it
Mr. John D.
Rockefeller

62. Here’s a great New York scene from the movie Elf

63. Lastly, can you guess what monument this p
is showing?

64. Of course, it’s the Eiffel Tower!

65. There are 1,665 steps to the top of the tower… but most people pr
to take the lift.
They repaint the tower every 7 years.
Designer, Gustave Eiffel used to keep an apartment on the 3rd floo
open to the public today.
Mr. Gustave Eiffel! Ooh lala!

67. Now, this would be a nightmare in real life… thankfully, it’s just G.I.