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The statues of the world are worthy of your prompt attention! We invite you to share your understanding of sculpted manifestations of the human imagination. Confirm that you know the exact locations of the statues we present on this global challenge.
Humans have always had the need to crane their necks while viewing larger-than-life entities, whether natural or unnatural. The tallest statues are reserved for big ideas, celebrated heroes and revered deities. The most recognizable Buddha and Jesus statues are huge; the artists who conceive their likenesses understand that believers wouldn't accept the coveted images at anything less than large-scale. Grand-sized works also speak to human ingenuity, reminding us that, at the very least, humans can attempt to accomplish the impossible through artistic expression.
Statues that represent human aspirations are often designed in a classical style, recalling a time when anything less than perfect was unthinkable. Detroit's "Spirit of Detroit" statue and New York City's "Atlas" rendition at Rockefeller Center both feature classically proportioned figures holding orbs, which represent a sound, yet intangible ideal or set of ideas. It's also reassuring to see our collective hopes represented sculpturally with such symmetrical perfection!
It's your turn to carve out the perfect answers. Identify the easy-to-guess locations of the world's most recognizable statues!Â
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Where on the planet can you find the "Statue of Unity," which commemorates the work of Sardar Patel?
Bhutan
India
Sardar Patel, or Vallabhbhai Patel, helped to establish modern-day India by politically integrating 565 states. The 597-foot-tall statue of his likeness is located in Gujarat at Kevadia.
Belgium
Czech Republic
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"Great Buddha Dordenma" is one of the tallest Buddha statues ever constructed. Can you guess the location?
Bhutan
The gold-plated, 169-foot-tall "Great Buddha Dordenma" statue in Bhutan hosts 125,000 smaller gilded Buddha statues, ranging in height between 8 and 12 inches, in its base. The massive $100 million statue was completed in 2015.
France
Indonesia
Madagascar
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How easy is it for you to choose the correct area for "Virgen del Socavon," a religious statue that measures seven meters higher than the Christ the Redeemer figure in Rio de Janeiro?
Mexico
Nepal
Paraguay
Bolivia
Built in Oruro, Bolivia, "Virgen del Socavon," or "Virgin of Oruro," stands 148 feet tall. "Virgen del Socavon," which is translated "Virgin of the Mineshaft," is the name that miners of Oruro gave the statue.
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Can you determine the part of the globe where Christ the Redeemer stands as one of the seven modern wonders of the world?
Romania
Brazil
Rio De Janeiro's "Christ the Redeemer" statue was built in 1931 and receives an estimated 700,000 tourists each year. The statue has incurred damage from one or more lightning bolts.
Somalia
Sri Lanka
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"Qianshou Qianyan Guanyin of Weishan" is a goddess statue in ________?
Uganda
China
"Qianshou Qianyan Guanyin of Weishan" is a gilded bronze statue that took the government of China nearly six years to erect. The numerous faces of the 325-foot-tall statue are said to represent the Goddess's worldly blessings.
Yemen
South Korea
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Is it too challenging to spot the country where "Virgen Del Panecillo," which means "Virgin of the Little Bread Loaf," is located?
Taiwan
Israel
Ecuador
Spanish artist Agustin de la Herran Matorras crafted the 148-foot "Virgen Del Panecillo" statue, which is named for the hill on which it towers. Completed in 1976, the work of art is comprised of 7,000 aluminum pieces.
China
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Quickly choose the area that's home to "Garuda Wisnu Kencana"?
Ecuador
Denmark
Indonesia
Indonesia's Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue sits in the cultural park of the same name and looks over Bali's Jimbaran Beach, a place that draws many tourists every year. The statue depicts the Hindu god Wisnu and the fabled Garuda bird.
Croatia
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"Awaji Kannon" in ________ is a sculpted illustration of a celebrated Buddhist goddess?
Japan
Japan's "Awaji Kannon" statue is 263 meters tall and depicts the Buddhist goddess Guanyin. The sacred structure overlooks Awaji Island in Hyogo Prefecture. When the structure was completed in 1982, it was one of the world's tallest statues.
Colombia
Canada
Brazil
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Where is the "Lord Murugan Statue" erected at the bottom of a limestone cliff?
Belize
Australia
Malaysia
The 142-foot Lord Murugan statue depicts the son of Hindu Goddess Parvati. The golden structure sits on a foundation that measures 40 feet deep. A steep staircase leading to a small cavernous temple is located behind the statue.
Albania
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The "Jose Maria Morelos Statue" depicts a leader of ________?
Austria
Cambodia
Chad
Mexico
In the early 19th century, Jose Maria Morelos y Pavon fought for Mexican independence from Spain. He incited indigenous independence movements by preaching the virtues of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
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China and which country both claim the ruthless leader depicted by the "Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue"?
Mongolia
Standing tall on a hillside in front of the parliament building in Ulan Bator is the equestrian statue of Genghis Khan. In Mongolia, the leader's name is spelled Chinggis Khaan. Mongolians believe that Genghis Khan represents peace and economic prosperity.
Cuba
Egypt
Finland
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A Georgian-born billionaire is responsible for building "Birth of a New World" in what part of the world?
Fiji
Puerto Rico
The island of Puerto Rico is home to a massive creation of artist Zurab Tsereteli. The structure was erected in 1995 to commemorate Columbus's alleged second voyage in 1493 to the New World island, which was then called Boriken.
Indonesia
Japan
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Where on the planet is the Mamayev Kurgan World War II memorial complex, home of "Rodina-Mat' Zovyot!"?
Liberia
Malawi
Russia
The 279-foot "Rodina-Mat' Zovyot!," or "The Motherland Calls," statue is the world's tallest statue depicting a female. Russia's towering structure stands twice as tall as the Statue of Liberty in New York City.
Mali
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A Senegalese architect designed and North Korea constructed the "African Renaissance Monument" located in ________?
Liechtenstein
Moldova
Nepal
Senegal
Dakar's 161-foot statue "African Renaissance Monument" portrays a family rising from a mountaintop. Senegalese architect Pierre Goudiaby Atepa designed the monument, which was constructed by the North Korean firm Mansudae Overseas Project Group of Companies.
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There are elevators that take you to the top of the "The Merlion of Sentosa" statue. Where in the world is this structure?
Singapore
Visitors of "The Merlion of Sentosa" can view the Singapore skyline from the eyes or gaping mouth of the half-lion-half-fish (mermaid) Merlion statue. The 121-foot-tall mythical creature towers over the 1,230-acre southern Singapore resort island of Sentosa.
Netherlands
Nigeria
Laos
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The "Ataturk Mask" recalls a September 9, 1922 event. Guess the statue locale?
Luxembourg
Maldives
Turkey
The sculpted face of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, who established modern-day Turkey, gazes at the Aegean Sea. Ataturk defeated Greek invaders on September 9, 1922, and their warships retreated by way of the same sea.
Moldova
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Do you notice where the stainless steel "Motherland Monument" is installed?
Somalia
Pakistan
Ukraine
Weighing 560 tons, Kiev's "Motherland Monument" stands 203 feet tall. The statue's right-hand sword weighs 9 tons, and the left hand holds a 43-by-26-foot shield that shows the State Emblem of the Soviet Union.
New Zealand
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"The Kelpies" were constructed with a tubular steel frame. Try to determine the exact region?
United Kingdom
Sculptor Andy Scott designed "The Kelpies" which is a 98-foot sculpture in Falkirk. The glistening horse heads dominate the landscape at the opening of the Forth and Clyde Canal in Scotland.
Spain
Armenia
China
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Where is the "Pegasus and Dragon" statue set as tall as an 11-story building?
Kansas, United States
Florida, United States
The 473-ton "Pegasus and Dragon" statue of Hallandale Beach, Florida is a sculpted depicted of the struggle of good against evil. Pegasus is a winged statue of Greek lore. The $30 million bronze structure guards the entrance of Gulfstream Park.
South Carolina, United States
Alaska, United States
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Do you see the location for the bluestone "Burke and Wills Monument"?
Zimbabwe
Uruguay
Australia
The "Burke and Wills Monument" is one of Melbourne's most controversial public art pieces. The statue commemorates the journey of the two explorers who attempted to cross Australia's interior.
Turkey
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Where does the Greek mythological statue "Atlas" reign?
Colorado, United States
Michigan, United States
New York, United States
Rockefeller Center's "Atlas" statue is directly across from St. Patrick's Cathedral on Fifth Avenue in New York City. As the Greek legend goes, Altas and his comrades, the Titans, loss a battle with Zeus for control of the universe.
Kentucky, United States
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"Butte du Lion" overlooks the area in ________ where a prince was wounded?
Thailand
Belgium
"Butte du Lion," or "Lion Mound," stands on an artificial hill that overlooks the battlefield where the Prince of Orange was wounded during the 1815 Battle of Waterloo. The 147-foot statue and battlefield are near Brussels.
Sudan
Somalia
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Here is one of two statues of "Louis Riel." Select the location for this artistic interpretation?
Serbia
Canada
Sculptor Miguel Joyal created a stately image of Louis Riel in a bronze statue that stands behind the Manitoba Legislative Building. After much protest, Joyal's work replaced Marcien Lemay's tortured and naked portrayal of Manitoba's "father," in 1994.
Romania
Poland
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"Abu Simbel" is an ancient temple structure found in what region?
New Zealand
Morocco
Lithuania
Egypt
Built in the first century B.C. by Ramses II, Abu Simbel, as well as Nefertari's tomb, overlook Lake Nasser. The temple was moved to its current location after the Aswan Dam was constructed.
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Do you remember the part of the world that's home to the group sculpture "The Burghers of Calais"?
Kyrgyzstan
Japan
France
Master sculptor Auguste Rodin presented "The Burghers of Calais" in 1895. The artwork commemorates six 14th-century town council members who offered themselves as ransom in order to save their city.
Italy
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"Kartlis Deda" is considered a "mother" of what European country?
Kenya
Georgia
The 66-foot aluminum "Kartlis Deda" statue is "Mother Georgia" who holds a sword for enemies in one hand and a cup of wine for her friends in the other. Built in 1958, "Kartlis Deda" watches over the old town of Tbilisi.
Malta
Panama
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In which country does the nationalist symbol "Victory Column" stand tall?
Norway
Germany
Berlin's "Victory Column" stands tall over Tiergarten Park and is surrounded by 250 symmetrical beams. Former U.S. President Barack Obama gave a memorable address at the 226-foot-tall statue in 2008.
Nicaragua
Mexico
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One artist rendered "Vision of Peace" from his memories of a Native American ceremony. Have you figured out the statue's exact spot?
Minnesota, United States
Swedish artist Carl Milles presented "Vision of Peace" on May 28, 1936. There are five Indian characters around a campfire at the base of the structure, which is made of Mexican onyx.
Delaware, United States
Idaho, United States
Mississippi, United States
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The "Thiruvalluvar Statue" is positioned on a rock amid several water bodies. Do you know the region?
Lithuania
India
"Thiruvalluvar Statue" honors the philosopher and poet of Tamil Nadu. Posted on a rock where the Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal converge, the structure erected at the site was initially supposed to be a metal statue similar to New York's Statue of Liberty.
Haiti
Gabon
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About the ancient "Apollo Belvedere" statue, famed American artist Benjamin West commented: "My God, how like it is to a young Mohawk warrior!" Where on Earth is this likeness?
Ethiopia
Denmark
Canada
Italy
"Apollo Belvedere," along with other classical works were discovered during the great building projects of the Rome Renaissance. The statue was restored to its former condition and later imitated by some of the region's greatest artists.
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The "Prince Mihailo Monument" shares space with a museum and a national theater in what part of the world?
Serbia
The elaborate equestrian statue honors Serbia's Prince Mihailo of the 19th century. During Prince Mihailo's reign, Serbia issued copper money to establish the nation's national monetary system.
Chad
Yemen
Taiwan
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Do you guess the location of "The Branting Monument," which commemorates a Social Democratic prime minister?
Turkey
Spain
Sweden
Nobel Peace Prize recipient Hjalmar Branting is remembered in sculptor Carl Eldh's "The Branting Monument." Branting was Sweden's first Social Democratic prime minister. Other famous works by Eldh include "Strindberg" and "Engelbrekt."
Pakistan
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The "Black Hawk Statue" is a sculpture of a leader of the Sauk Indian tribe. Have you figured out its locale?
Illinois, United States
Renowned artist Lorado Taft sculpted the "Black Hawk Statue," which located north of Oregon, Illinois, out of concrete. Black Hawk lead his Sauk Indian tribe on a crusade against the early settlers of the 1800s.
Maine, United States
Utah, United States
Arizona, United States
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In 2012, Hurricane Sandy damaged the original flag poles from 1894 in the "Soldiers and Sailors Monument." Try to guess where the artwork stands?
Louisiana, United States
Indiana, United States
Indiana's "Soldiers and Sailors Monument" was dedicated in 1910 and the ground at Clinton Square where it stands was broken in 1909. Nearly 50,000 people attended the dedication ceremony.
New Mexico, United States
Tennessee, United States
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Liberty, morality, education and law are depicted in the "National Monument to the Forefathers." Is it too challenging to ID the sculpture's location?
California, United States
North Carolina, United States
Massachusetts, United States
Faith is the focus of the "National Monument to the Forefathers" in Massachusetts. The 81-foot-high monument features a sculpted interpretation of the virtue, which ascends 36 feet off of the statue's 45-foot foundation.
Vermont, United States
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Prove that you know where to find the "Washington Monument," the first monument constructed to commemorate the first president of the United States?
Maryland, United States
This "Washington Monument" stands tall in the Baltimore City neighborhood of Mount Vernon. Completed in November 1829, the sculpture of George Washington is the oldest in the United States.
New York, United States
Kansas, United States
Colorado, United States
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Where do we find this representation of a city's hope for rebirth?
Wyoming, United States
Georgia, United States
Montana, United States
Michigan, United States
Posted in front of the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center in downtown Detroit is "The Spirit of Detroit" statue, designed by sculptor Marshall M. Fredericks. The people of Detroit named the bronze creation, which was installed in 1958.
Jack E. Anderson
In ________, you'll find the "Iron Man" statue, which was built to honor the American workers of the Industrial Age?
Rhode Island, United States
Minnesota, United States
Minnesota's "Iron Man" statue includes an inscription that reads: "They toiled with purpose, these miners of ours ..." The commemorative statue of the Mesabi Iron Range is also referred to as "Tin Man."
Illinois, United States
Hawaii, United States
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This work of art has been a landmark for more than a century in what place?
Virginia, United States
Texas, United States
Ohio, United States
"Tyler Davidson Fountain" has existed since 1871. The downtown Cincinnati water fountain was built in Germany before it was donated by Cincinnati businessman Henry Probasco to memorialize his late brother-in-law, Tyler Davidson.
New Mexico, United States
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"Pioneer Woman" is housed at a museum in what region of the world?
Oklahoma, United States
"Pioneer Woman" is housed on the grounds of Ponca City, Oklahoma's Pioneer Woman Museum. Sculptor Bryant Baker crafted the 30-foot-tall bronze structure depicting a young woman gripping a Bible in her right hand and her son's hand in her left hand.
Montana, United States
Ohio, United States
Washington, United States
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