What does the name 'Big Ben' actually refer to?

B. The 13 ton bell inside the clock tower

C. The entire clock tower itself

D. The architect who designed the tower

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71.
What does the name 'Big Ben' actually refer to?
Correct Answer: B. The 13 ton bell inside the clock tower
One-liner
The name 'Big Ben' actually refers to the 13 ton bell inside the clock tower, not the tower or the clock itself.
72.
In which country is the Gateway Arch located?
Correct Answer: D. USA
One-liner
The Gateway Arch is located in USA.
73.
Where is the Henan Tower located?
Correct Answer: A. Zhengzhou, Henan, China
One-liner
The Henan Tower is located in Zhengzhou, Henan, China.
74.
Which Australian landmark is nicknamed the "Coat Hanger"?
Correct Answer: A. Sydney Harbour Bridge
One-liner
The Australian landmark nicknamed the "Coat Hanger" is the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
75.
Past Paper MCQ
The 'Statue of Liberty' was a gift to the United States on the occasion of its independence. Which country gifted it?
Correct Answer: D. France
One-liner
The Statue of Liberty was gifted to the United States by France on the occasion of the centennial of American independence.
76.
Where is Neuschwanstein Castle located?
Correct Answer: B. Germany
One-liner
Neuschwanstein Castle is located in Germany.
77.
When did the construction of the Grand Palace in Bangkok start?
Correct Answer: A. 1782
One-liner
The construction of the Grand Palace in Bangkok started in 1782, the same year King Rama I ascended the throne and moved the capital to Bangkok.
78.
In which landmark would you find the Mona Lisa?
Correct Answer: D. Louvre
One-liner
The Mona Lisa is housed in the Louvre museum in Paris, France.
79.
Where is the Golden Lotus Temple located?
Correct Answer: A. Washington, USA
One-liner
The Golden Lotus Temple is located in Washington, USA.
80.
Past Paper MCQ
Which country gifted the Statue of Liberty to the United States of America?
Correct Answer: B. France
One-liner
The Statue of Liberty was gifted to the United States by France in 1886 as a symbol of friendship and shared ideals of liberty.

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