Quiz Yourself
Here are some great questions for you…if you do not know the answers try to ask your friends and see if they know the answers. Try to answer each question before you look at the answer.
What beautiful Indian temple was built for the love of a woman?
Answer: The Mogul emperor, Shah Jahan had the spectacular Taj Mahal temple built in the memory of his wife, Mumtaz Mahal, who died in 1631. This amazing temple is covered with marble and semiprecious stones.
What famous cycling race, lasting over three weeks, takes place in France every year?
Answer: The Tour de France takes place every summer in France. The long and grueling course covers over 2,000 miles. A yellow jersey is awarded to the leader at the end of each stage of the race. If you followed the race this year…you know that the American Lance Armstrong won the race for the second year in a row!
What is the fastest running land animal?
Answer: The fastest running land animal is the cheetah. The Cheetah can reach speeds of up to 60 miles per hour in just 4 seconds!
What is the largest animal that has ever lived?
Answer: The Blue Whale, which can grow to about 100 feet long and weigh up to 130 tons, is the largest animal that has ever lived.
