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Famous Personalities Quiz

Test what you remember about influential people from history, science, sport, culture and public life.

25 Questions

25 min Duration

40% To pass

1.00 Marks / correct

Instructions

This quiz has 25 questions.
Questions are picked at random from a bank of 50, so each attempt is different.
You have 25 minutes. The quiz submits automatically when time runs out.
You need 40% to pass.
There is no negative marking.
You can mark questions for review and return to them before submitting.
Correct answers and explanations are shown after you submit.

Sample Questions & Answers

A preview of 12 questions from this quiz, each with the correct answer and a written explanation. Attempt the full, timed quiz to be scored and earn XP.

Question 1
In which city is the Eiffel Tower located?
- Paris Correct answer
- London
- Berlin
- Rome
Explanation: The Eiffel Tower is a famous iron landmark located in Paris, France.
Question 2
The Statue of Liberty was a gift to the United States from which country?
- United Kingdom
- Spain
- France Correct answer
- Italy
Explanation: The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the United States in 1886.
Question 3
Which landmark is a large clock tower in London?
- Tower Bridge
- Big Ben Correct answer
- The Shard
- London Eye
Explanation: Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell of the clock tower at the Palace of Westminster.
Question 4
The Great Wall is located in which country?
- Japan
- China Correct answer
- Mongolia
- India
Explanation: The Great Wall of China stretches across northern China.
Question 5
The Taj Mahal is located in which Indian city?
- Delhi
- Jaipur
- Mumbai
- Agra Correct answer
Explanation: The Taj Mahal is located in Agra, India.
Question 6
Which landmark is a famous opera house with sail-shaped shells?
- Sydney Opera House Correct answer
- Royal Albert Hall
- La Scala
- Vienna State Opera
Explanation: The Sydney Opera House is famous for its distinctive sail-shaped design.
Question 7
The Christ the Redeemer statue overlooks which city?
- Buenos Aires
- Rio de Janeiro Correct answer
- Lima
- Santiago
Explanation: Christ the Redeemer stands atop Corcovado mountain overlooking Rio de Janeiro.
Question 8
Which ancient landmark consists of massive standing stones in England?
- Stonehenge Correct answer
- Hadrian's Wall
- Avebury
- Tintagel
Explanation: Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument of standing stones in Wiltshire, England.
Question 9
The Leaning Tower is located in which Italian city?
- Rome
- Pisa Correct answer
- Milan
- Naples
Explanation: The Leaning Tower is located in Pisa, Italy.
Question 10
Which landmark is the tallest building in the world?
- Shanghai Tower
- Empire State Building
- Petronas Towers
- Burj Khalifa Correct answer
Explanation: The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the world's tallest building.
Question 11
The Colosseum is a famous landmark in which city?
- Athens
- Rome Correct answer
- Istanbul
- Cairo
Explanation: The Colosseum is an ancient amphitheatre in Rome.
Question 12
Mount Rushmore features the faces of how many US presidents?
- Three
- Five
- Six
- Four Correct answer
Explanation: Mount Rushmore features the carved faces of four US presidents.