Test: Major World Cities, Wonders, and Landmarks

Geography test on the 21 major world cities and the 14 most important world wonders and landmarks.

Bangkok

The capital city of Thailand, known for its vibrant street life, cultural landmarks, and ornate temples.

Buenos Aires

The capital city of Argentina, recognized for its European-style architecture, rich cultural heritage, and as the birthplace of the tango.

Cairo

The capital city of Egypt, famous for its ancient history, proximity to the Giza pyramids, and bustling markets.

Delhi

The capital city of India, known for its rich history, diverse culture, and landmarks such as the Red Fort and India Gate.

Hong Kong

A vibrant city and special administrative region of China known for its skyline, bustling harbor, and unique blend of Eastern and Western cultures.

Istanbul

A major city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosporus Strait, known for its historic sites like the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.

Jakarta

The capital city of Indonesia, known for its bustling markets, vibrant nightlife, and diverse population.

Johannesburg

The largest city in South Africa, known for its role in the gold mining industry and as a cultural and economic hub of the region.

Lagos

A major city in Nigeria, known for its coastal location, vibrant culture, and as one of the largest cities in Africa.

London

The capital of the United Kingdom, known for its rich history, iconic landmarks, and as a global financial center.

Los Angeles

A major city in California, known for its entertainment industry, particularly Hollywood, and diverse cultural scene.

Mexico City

The capital of Mexico, recognized for its historical significance, vibrant culture, debilitating smog, and as one of the largest cities in the world.

Moscow

The capital of Russia, known for its historic architecture, cultural heritage, and as a major political and economic center.

New York

A bustling metropolis in the United States, renowned for its iconic skyline, cultural diversity, and as a global hub for finance, art, and fashion. Also, musicals!

Ottawa

The capital city of Canada, known for its government institutions, national museums, rogue moose, and vibrant cultural scene.

Paris

The capital of France, famous for its art, fashion, and landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum. Oui, oui, baguette! (Always translate your foreign language memes, kids…)

Rio de Janeiro

A vibrant city in Brazil, famous for its carnival festival, beautiful beaches like Copacabana, and landmarks such as Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer statue.

Sydney

The capital of New South Wales, Australia, known for its stunning harbor, the Sydney Opera House, and beautiful beaches like Bondi and Manly.

Tokyo

The capital of Japan, known for its bustling metropolis, modern skyscrapers, historic temples, being the natural habitat of Hello Kitty, and vibrant culture.

Washington D.C.

The capital of the United States, known for its iconic monuments, museums, the hopeless Washington Wizards, and as the political heart of the nation.

Raymond, Maine

A town located in Cumberland County, Maine, known for its lakes and outdoor recreational activities, as well as the Jordan Small Middle School Roadrunners.

Ames, Iowa

A city in Story County, Iowa, known for being home to Iowa State University and many varieties of corn.

Las Vegas, Nevada

A major resort city in the Mojave Desert known for its vibrant nightlife, entertainment, casinos, and for being the city Mr. Carr got married in.

Angkor Wat

A temple complex in Cambodia and one of the largest religious monuments in the world, originally constructed as a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu.

Chichen Itza

A large pre-Columbian archaeological site located in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, known for its prominent pyramid El Castillo and as a center of Mayan civilization.

Christ the Redeemer

A monumental statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, known for its iconic design and overlooking the city from the Corcovado mountain.

Colosseum

An ancient amphitheater located in Rome, Italy, known for hosting gladiatorial contests and public spectacles.

Golden Gate Bridge

A famous suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate Strait in San Francisco, California, known for its striking International Orange color and as an iconic symbol of the city.

Great Pyramids

Monumental tombs in Egypt built for Pharaohs, showcasing ancient engineering and architecture.

Great Wall of China

A series of fortifications made of various materials that stretch across northern China, originally built to protect against invasions.

Machu Picchu

An ancient Incan city located in the Andes Mountains of Peru, renowned for its archaeological significance and stunning terraced landscapes.

Mount Rushmore

A monumental sculpture in South Dakota carved into granite, featuring the faces of four American presidents: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.

Petra

An archaeological site in Jordan famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system, known as the Rose City.

Statue of Liberty

A colossal neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, a symbol of freedom and democracy gifted by France to the United States.

Stonehenge

A prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England, consisting of a ring of standing stones, each around 13 feet high and seven feet wide, built around 2500 BC.

Sydney Opera House

A multi-venue performing arts center in Sydney, Australia, known for its distinctive sail-like design and as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Taj Mahal

An ivory-white marble mausoleum in Agra, India, built in memory of Mumtaz Mahal by Emperor Shah Jahan, considered a masterpiece of Mughal architecture.