Landmarks Flashcards
Eiffel Tower
How long did the Eiffel Tower take to build?
Two years, two months, and five days to build.
Where did Eiffel Tower get it’s name?
From a man called Gustave Eiffel that owned the company that built the tower.
How long was the tower supposed to stand?
20 years
Why was it allowed to stay?
Because it was also used to transmit radio programs.
When is the tower rapainted?
Every seven years.
Where is Eiffel Tower located?
Paris, France
What is the towers nickname?
Iron Lady
What’s at the top of the Eiffel Tower?
Gustave Eiffel’s office.
Why was the Eiffel Tower built?
It was built as an engineering challenge for the 1889 Paris Universal Exposition.
Why is the Eiffel Tower important?
The tower symbolizes Paris as an international city and it’s status as a world leader in art and architecture. It also represents France’s technological progress and modernity.
Taj Mahal
Where is it located?
In the city of Agra in northern India.
Who is Shah Jahan’s wife?
Mumtaz Mahal
What does the nickname Mumtaz Mahal mean?
“Chosen one of the palace”
When was Shah Jahan the Muslim ruler of the Mughal Empire in India?
From 1628 to 1658
When did his wife die?
1631
