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There are many historical buildings around the world but what is their importance? Buildings serve all sorts of purposes, from homes to businesses, for politicians or royalty. They can often offer glimpses of how life was at the time they were built.

Grades 6, 7 and 8 - History - Middle School - Historical Buildings around the World
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1. Mont Saint Michel in France is a castle is said by some to be what?
2. The Empire State Building, in Manhattan, New York, was built in the 1930s. Until the 1970s, it was what?
3. Notre-Dame in Paris is a beautiful 12th century cathedral. What does 'Notre Dame' mean?
4. The city of Petra, in Jordan, is very unusual. Why?
5. The White Horse Temple in Luoyang is noted as being what?
6. The Colosseum is an ancient amphitheater in Rome, Italy. What would it have been used for?
7. The Acropolis is an ancient city set high above which modern city?
8. The Forbidden City in China is a grand palace consisting of how many buildings?
9. La Sagrada Familia is a beautiful Roman Catholic basilica (or cathedral) in Barcelona, but which of these options is true?
10. Prague Castle began construction in the 9th century. Who lives there today?
11. St Basils Cathedral is a church in Moscow. What is it famous for?
12. Easter Island is famous for its nearly 900 huge stone figures dotted about. What is not known about them?
13. The Vatican, in Rome, is a group of churches, chapels and other buildings. Who lives there?
14. The White House is the official residence of the president of America. When was it completed?
15. The Sydney Opera House is a performing arts center in Australia. What has its shape been compared to?
16. The Arc de Triomphe, in Paris, was built in 1806. Who ordered it to be constructed?
17. The Sistine Chapel, in Rome, forms part of the Vatican. Who painted its magnificent ceiling?
18. Luxor Temple is a large Ancient Egyptian temple on the east bank of which river?
19. The Cairn of Barnenez in France is a set of rough, basic buildings. This is considered to be what?
20. Chichen Itza was an ancient city built by the Mayans. Where is it?

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