Asia: Landmarks Through History Quiz

Chiang Mai, Thailand is correct. Doi Suthep temple overlooks a moat-ringed old city. It was founded in 1296 as the capital of the Lanna Kingdom.

Hanoi, Vietnam is correct. Hoàn Kiếm Lake and the Temple of Literature anchor the atmospheric center. Thăng Long became an imperial capital in 1010 and evolved into modern Hanoi.

Hoi An, Vietnam is correct. Lantern-lit merchant houses line a remarkably preserved riverside old town. It flourished as an international trading port from the fifteenth to nineteenth centuries.

Bali, Indonesia is correct. Water temples, carved gateways, and emerald rice terraces shape the island’s visual identity. Distinctive kingdoms and village institutions preserved Balinese traditions over centuries.

Komodo, Indonesia is correct. The world’s largest living lizards roam protected islands and dry savanna. Komodo National Park was established in 1980 to protect the endemic dragon.

Jaipur, India is correct. The Hawa Mahal and Amber Fort showcase the architecture of Rajasthan’s Pink City. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II founded it in 1727 using an organized urban grid.

Agra, India is correct. The white marble Taj Mahal stands beside the Yamuna River. It reached great prominence as a capital of the Mughal Empire.

Palawan, Philippines is correct. El Nido’s limestone lagoons and Coron’s clear bays create postcard scenery. Its waters preserve shipwrecks and layers of regional trading history.

Tokyo, Japan is correct. Sensō-ji, Tokyo Skytree, and the Shibuya crossing reveal different faces of the city. Formerly called Edo, it became the imperial capital in 1868.

Kyoto, Japan is correct. Fushimi Inari’s gates, Kiyomizu-dera, and Kinkaku-ji form an iconic temple circuit. It served as the imperial capital from 794 until 1868.

Osaka, Japan is correct. Osaka Castle rises above a city famed for glowing Dōtonbori signs. Known as the nation’s kitchen, it prospered as a commercial center during the Edo period.

Seoul, South Korea is correct. Gyeongbokgung Palace stands near sleek towers and the restored Cheonggyecheon stream. The Joseon dynasty established the city as its capital in 1394.

Jeju Island, South Korea is correct. Seongsan Ilchulbong and lava-tube caves reveal the island’s volcanic origin. Its distinctive island society developed through long periods of geographic separation.

Singapore is correct. The Supertrees and Marina Bay skyline symbolize a garden-focused modern city. Independence in 1965 began its rapid rise as a global trade and finance hub.

Bangkok, Thailand is correct. The Grand Palace and Wat Arun glitter beside the Chao Phraya River. Bangkok became the Siamese capital in 1782 under King Rama I.