Braingle: 'Where Are You?' Trivia Quiz

Where Are You?

Take a tour through the some of the most interesting places on Earth. Test your knowledge of these historical places! Please be precise with your answer. For example, if I am describing the Statue of Liberty, the answer will be Statue of Liberty, not New York. Enjoy!

Quiz ID:	#29558
Fun:	(2.41)
Difficulty:	(1.9)
Category:	Geography
Created By:	SLove1106

#1 You're in Egypt and are surrounded by the three monumental tombs of Hefra, Khufu, and Menkaura. The largest of these structures was built by the pharaoh Khufu employing over 100,000 men. Where are you?

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#2 You're in England standing in the midst of mysterious towers of stone, some over 20 feet high and weighing up to 40 tons. If you were to believe what the Ancients believed, you would be standing at the center of the world. Where are you?

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#3 You are standing on a "high city" overlooking Athens, Greece. You came there to worship the Greek goddess of wisdom, just as the Greeks did over 2,000 years ago. This remains one of the purposes of this place being built. Where are you?

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#4 Behold, in front of you lies a 277 mile long run of natural beauty created by the Colorado River. 18 miles wide at its widest point, and 1 mile deep, this is no place to fool around! Where are you?

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#5 You're diving in the waters of Australia and are swimming amongst over 10,000 different species of animals. You are diving in the world's largest single structure made entirely of living organisms. Where are you?

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#6 You are 30 feet above ground on top of the longest man-made structure, running over 5,000 miles. It has been reputed the largest cemetery in the world due to the excess of 1 million people dying during the duration of its construction. Where are you?

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#7 You are one of the 12 million tourists yearly who has visited this place. You are in New York, although the view is actually better from the Canadian side. Waters from four of the Great Lakes in the U.S. drain into it. Where are you?

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#8 You're standing on a "strip" surrounded by dazzling lights emanating from buildings surrounding you. Walking from the Palace of Caesar to reach the sword of King Arthur, you hear the sounds of money and merry drinking along the way. Where are you?

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#9 You are standing in the "Lungs of the Planet", as it's called because 20% of the world's oxygen is created here. It is home to over half of the world's known animal, plant and insect species. Where am I?

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#10 It is the day before Ash Wednesday and you're here to join in on the festivities! Due to its history of voodoo and cold blooded murders, this city is also known to many locals as one of the most haunted places in America. Where are you?

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Where Are You?

#1 You're in Egypt and are surrounded by the three monumental tombs of Hefra, Khufu, and Menkaura. The largest of these structures was built by the pharaoh Khufu employing over 100,000 men. Where are you?

#2 You're in England standing in the midst of mysterious towers of stone, some over 20 feet high and weighing up to 40 tons. If you were to believe what the Ancients believed, you would be standing at the center of the world. Where are you?

#3 You are standing on a "high city" overlooking Athens, Greece. You came there to worship the Greek goddess of wisdom, just as the Greeks did over 2,000 years ago. This remains one of the purposes of this place being built. Where are you?

#4 Behold, in front of you lies a 277 mile long run of natural beauty created by the Colorado River. 18 miles wide at its widest point, and 1 mile deep, this is no place to fool around! Where are you?

#5 You're diving in the waters of Australia and are swimming amongst over 10,000 different species of animals. You are diving in the world's largest single structure made entirely of living organisms. Where are you?

#6 You are 30 feet above ground on top of the longest man-made structure, running over 5,000 miles. It has been reputed the largest cemetery in the world due to the excess of 1 million people dying during the duration of its construction. Where are you?

#7 You are one of the 12 million tourists yearly who has visited this place. You are in New York, although the view is actually better from the Canadian side. Waters from four of the Great Lakes in the U.S. drain into it. Where are you?

#8 You're standing on a "strip" surrounded by dazzling lights emanating from buildings surrounding you. Walking from the Palace of Caesar to reach the sword of King Arthur, you hear the sounds of money and merry drinking along the way. Where are you?

#9 You are standing in the "Lungs of the Planet", as it's called because 20% of the world's oxygen is created here. It is home to over half of the world's known animal, plant and insect species. Where am I?

#10 It is the day before Ash Wednesday and you're here to join in on the festivities! Due to its history of voodoo and cold blooded murders, this city is also known to many locals as one of the most haunted places in America. Where are you?

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