Bird's Eye View Landmarks Quiz 🗽 2024 update

I wasn't sure about this quiz working that well, especially with members who have visuospatial or perception difficulties. But it seemed to be greatly enjoyed, so I'm sharing it with you. Also, for some reason it is one of the highest rated (in terms of hits) on the Blog. So, I thought it was 'high' time for an update.

You can also find a YouTube video version here ...

Begin by asking members what their favourite landmark in the world or at home is.

Ask members to look at each of the pictures in turn, guessing at where they might be. There are a few clues included along the way, as well as a few well known songs for singalongs.

If you want to make the session more interactive, look up some of the places on 'Google Earth' and click on the pictures top right for landscape views.

Encourage story telling about places visited, enjoy reminiscences and inject as much joy and laughter as you can.

As usual, you can either take screenshots and print off handouts or if you click on the first picture a slide show will open if you are broadcasting.

Feedback would be great.

Round 1. London Landmarks

Identify the London landmarks from the pictures and the following clues:

1. This is London's tallest building, with 70 floors. 2. This structure opened on 31st December 1999.

3. Prime Minister's questions is held here every Wednesday.

4. This building is named after a pickle.

5. Beefeaters and ravens protect this place.

6. Christopher Wren designed this building.

7. On average, the bridge opens 800 times a year, or twice a day.

8. You will find a monument to Horatio Nelson here.

9. A single rotation takes 30 minutes.

10. The changing of the guard takes place outside this palace four times a week.

11. This place is the home of British tennis.

12. This place is the home of English football.

13. This structure helps prevent London from flooding.

14. The Grand Union canal runs through this place.

15. This castle was badly damaged by fire in 1992, which HM Queen referred to as her "annus horribilis".

Song break - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Dk1O1Tyhu4

Round 2. Rest Of UK Landmarks

Clues.

16. In the bottom right of the picture, you'll find the 'Senydd'.

17. The river Avon runs under this bridge.

18. This place is more than 5,000 years old. The "blue stones" are from North Wales. How did they manage to get them here?

19. The wingspan of this monument is 177ft, which is about the same as a Jumbo jet.

20. These gardens were built in a disused China clay pit.

21. One of the 'Strictly Come Dancing' shows is held here in the Ball Room each year. 22. A military tattoo is held here every August. 23. There is a statue of Tommy Cooper outside this castle.

24. The narrow streets leading up to this cathedral are called "The Shambles".

25. You have to cross a "Giant's Causeway" to reach this Cornish island.

26. This place was built as the seaside pleasure palace of King George 1V.

27. This place is associated with the legend of King Arthur.

28. You can take a steam train to the top of this mountain.

29. The water in this place is about 46c, which is hot enough for a bath.

30. You will find this structure in Portsmouth.

Song break - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOadV3Zymvk

Round 3. American Landmarks

Clues.

31. The first landmark was carved out by the river Colorado. (Anyone fancy talking the 'Skywalk'?)

32. You'll find this war memorial in Pearl Harbour.

33. This tall building is in Seattle.

34. Four US Presidents faces are carved into this mountainside - George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt & Abraham Lincoln.

35. President Joe Biden lives here, for now.

36. This bridge crosses San Fransisco Bay.

37. There is a tourist boat here, possible in this picture, called 'The Maid Of The Mist'.

38. There is a 'Walk Of Fame' nearby.

39. This monument commemorates lives lost on 9/11.

40. This statue is green, because it was made of copper.

41. TV sitcom 'Friends' was partly filmed in a cafe near here.

42. In the 1993 movie 'Sleepless In Seattle', Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan met at the top of this building.

43. You might see Mickey, Goofy, Daffy & Donald here.

44. A bird man was held captive on this island.

45. Martin Luther King gave his "I have a dream" speech at this monument.

Song break - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8ZbPc-NQxY

Round 4. Rest Of The World Landmarks

Clues.

46. The Incas built this place, in the Andes.

47. You will find this ancient Greek monument in Athens.

48. You'll find Michelangelo's 'David' near this cathedral.

49. You can climb up this tower. It's only 1,665 steps to the top.

50. Antonio Gaudi designed this cathedral in Barcelona.

51. You will find the 'Mona Lisa' inside this Parisian museum.

52. You will find hieroglyphics written inside these ancient monuments.

53. This cathedral is in Red Square in Moscow. 54. Dame Kiri TiKanawa sang at the opening of this opera house in 1973.

55. You might see Pope Francis give his blessing here.

56. Apparently you can see this structure from space.

57. The tourist boats here are called Gondolas.

58. The tower used to lean at an angle of 5.5 degrees.

59. Princess Diana was photographed here looking very wistful.

60. This statue overlooks the Copa Cabana beach in Rio de Janiero.

61. Roman gladiators fought here.

Song break - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKR2n-G-wdM

Final song (after answers) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBrd_3VMC3c

ROUND 1. London Landmarks

1. This is London's tallest building, with 70 floors. THE SHARD

2. This structure opened on 31st December 1999. O2 ARENA (MILLENNIUM DOME)

3. Prime Minister's questions is held here every Wednesday. HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT (& BIG BEN)

4. This building is named after a pickle. GHERKIN

5. Beefeaters and ravens protect this place. TOWER OF LONDON (& CROWN JEWELS)

6. Christopher Wren designed this building. ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL

7. On average, the bridge opens 800 times a year, or twice a day. TOWER BRIDGE

8. You will find a monument to Horatio Nelson here. TRAFALGAR SQUARE

9. A single rotation takes 30 minutes. LONDON EYE

10. The changing of the guard takes place outside this palace four times a week. BUCKINGHAM PALACE

11. This place is the home of British tennis. WIMBLEDON

12. This place is the home of English football. WEMBLEY

13. This structure helps prevent London from flooding. THAMES BARRIER

14. The Grand Union canal runs through this place. CAMDEN MARKET

15. This castle was badly damaged by fire in 1992, which HM Queen referred to as her "annus horribilis". WINDSOR CASTLE

ROUND 2. Rest of the UK Landmarks

16. In the bottom right of the picture, you'll find the 'Senydd'. CARDIFF BAY

17. The river Avon runs under this bridge. CLIFTON SUSPENSION BRIDGE

18. This place is more than 5,000 years old. The "blue stones" are from North Wales. How did they manage to get them here? STONEHENGE

19. The wingspan of this monument is 177ft, which is about the same as a Jumbo jet. ANGEL OF THE NORTH

20. These gardens were built in a disused China clay pit. EDEN (CORNWALL)

21. One of the 'Strictly Come Dancing' shows is held here in the Ball Room each year. BLACKPOOL TOWER

22. A military tattoo is held here every August. EDINBURGH CASTLE

23. You will find a statue of Tommy Cooper outside the castle. CAERPHILLY CASTLE

24. The narrow streets leading up to this cathedral are called "The Shambles". YORK MINSTER

25. You have to cross a "Giant's Causeway" to reach this Cornish island. ST. MICHAEL'S MOUNT

26. This place was built as the seaside pleasure palace of King George 1V. BRIGHTON PAVILION

27. This place is associated with the legend of King Arthur. GLASTONBURY TOR

28. You can take a steam train to the top of this mountain. MOUNT SNOWDON (YR WYDDFA)

29. The water in this place is about 46c, which is hot enough for a bath. ROMAN BATHS IN BATH

30. You will find this structure in Portsmouth. SPINNAKER TOWER

ROUND 3. USA Landmarks

31. The first landmark was carved out by the river Colorado. (Anyone fancy talking the 'Skywalk'?) GRAND CANYON

32. You'll find this war memorial in Pearl Harbour. USS ARIZONA

33. This tall building is in Seattle. SPACE NEEDLE

34. Four US Presidents faces are carved into this mountainside - George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt & Abraham Lincoln. MOUNT RUSHMORE

35. President Joe Biden lives here, for now. THE WHITEHOUSE

36. This bridge crosses San Fransisco Bay. GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE

37. There is a tourist boat here, possible in this picture, called 'The Maid Of The Mist'. NIAGARA FALLS

38. There is a 'Walk Of Fame' nearby. HOLLYWOOD (THE SIGN USED TO HAVE 'LAND' ON THE END)

39. This monument commemorates lives lost on 9/11. GROUND ZERO

40. This statue is green, because it was made of copper. STATUE OF LIBERTY

41. TV sitcom 'Friends' was partly filmed in a cafe near here. CENTRAL PARK ('CENTRAL PERK')

42. In the 1993 movie 'Sleepless In Seattle', Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan met at the top of this building. EMPIRE STATE BUILDING

43. You might see Mickey, Goofy, Daffy & Donald here. DISNEY CASTLE, FLORIDA

44. A bird man was held captive on this island. ALCATRAZ

45. Martin Luther King gave his "I have a dream" speech at this monument. LINCOLN MEMORIAL , WASHINGTON D.C.

ROUND 4. Rest Of The World Landmarks

46. The Incas built this place, in the Andes. MACHU PICCHU, PERU

47. You will find this ancient Greek monument in Athens. PARTHENON, GREECE

48. You'll find Michelangelo's 'David' near this cathedral. DUOMO, FLORENCE

49. You can climb up this tower. It's only 1,665 steps to the top. EIFFEL POWER, PARIS

50. Antonio Gaudi designed this cathedral in Barcelona. BASILICA DE LA FAMILIA SAGRADA, BARCELONA

51. You will find the 'Mona Lisa' inside this Parisian museum. THE LOUVRE, PARIS

52. You will find hieroglyphics written inside these ancient monuments. THE GREAT PYRAMIDS & SPHINX AT GIZA, EGYPT

53. This cathedral is in Red Square in Moscow. ST. BASIL'S CATHEDRAL

54. Dame Kiri TiKanawa sang at the opening of this opera house in 1973. SYDNEY OPERA HOUSE

55. You might see Pope Francis give his blessing here. ST. PETER'S BASILICA, VATICAN CITY, ROME

56. Apparently you can see this structure from space. GREAT WALL OF CHINA

57. The tourist boats here are called Gondolas. VENICE

58. The tower used to lean at an angle of 5.5 degrees. LEANING TOWER OF PISA

59. Princess Diana was photographed here looking very wistful. TAJ MAHAL, INDIA

60. This statue overlooks the Copa Cabana beach in Rio de Janeiro. CHRIST THE REDEEMER

61. Roman gladiators fought here. COLOSSEUM, ROME

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