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At 180 feet, Chicago's Home Insurance Building is considered the world's first skyscraper. Since then, thousands of skyscrapers have been built all over the world. The current tallest is Burj Khalifa in Dubai at 2717 feet tall. How well do you know your skyscrapers? Take this quiz to find out if your knowledge stacks up!
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
Lotte World Tower, Seoul
Abraj Al-Bait Clock Tower, Dubai
This is actually a group of super tall buildings, with the Makkah Royal Clock Tower in the middle. The Clock Tower has 120 floors!
Empire State Building, New York City
Willis Tower, Chicago
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
The Torch, Dubai (AE)
Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai (CN)
Al Hamra Tower, Kuwait City (KW)
Shanghai World Financial Center, Shanghai (CN)
The Shanghai World Finance Center is taller than the Guangzhou Finance Center, being 1,622 feet tall. It is also known by its acronym, SWFC.
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
Trump International Hotel and Tower, Chicago (US)
International Commerce Centre, Hong Kong (CN)
This tower monsters over other skyscrapers, as it has the highest pool and second highest hotel in the world. It could be considered a mega-city in itself, since it has restaurants, a mall, an observation deck, a theater and more.
Willis Tower, Chicago (US)
The Chrysler Building, New York City (US)
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
Bank of America Tower, New York City (US)
Burj Khalifa, Dubai (AE)
Ping An Finance Center, Shenzhen (CN)
TAIPEI 101, Taipei (TW)
The Taipei 101 was built with its surrounding climate in mind. It would be very hot at the top floor with the warm climate of Taiwan, but this building was made with glass walls that protect it from the heat.
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
Petronas Twin Tower 1, Kuala Lumpur (MY)
This tower was built with much Islamic influence; all of the floors are in the shape of an eight-pointed star. The inside is decorated with local art of Islamic influence.
Princess Tower, Dubai (AE)
The Chrysler Building, New York City (US)
Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai (CN)
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
Zifeng Tower, Nanjing (CN)
This tower was completed in 2010. It was in the finals of the 'Best Tall Building in Asia and Australasia' contest.
Princess Tower, Dubai (AE)
Ping An Finance Center, Shenzhen (CN)
The Torch, Dubai (AE)
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
Wenzhou Trade Center, Wenzhou (CN)
KK100, Shenzhen (CN)
This tower has many names; some of them being the Kingkey Finance Center Plaza and Kingkey 100. It is one of the tallest buildings in China.
Almas Tower, Dubai (AE)
Deji Plaza, Nanjing (CN)
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
Bank of America Tower, New York City (US)
Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai (CN)
423 Park Avenue, New York City (US)
Is this a skyscraper or a home? It could be both. 423 Park Avenue is a skyscraper full of condos and the entire building is for residents. It was an expensive project that cost just under $100 million dollars.
23 Marina, Dubai (AE)
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
Deji Plaza, Nanjing (CN)
Princess Tower, Dubai (AE)
The Princess Tower is a residential building in Dubai. It is said to be one of the tallest, most elaborate residential towers in the world; it is also said to be a challenge to others who attempt to make one that is taller or grander.
Elite Residence, Dubai (AE)
Ping An Finance Center, Shenzhen (CN)
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
The Torch, Dubai (AE)
Al Hamr Tower, Kuwait City (KW)
Where is Kuwait? Kuwait is in the Middle East. It shares a border with Iraq and Saudi Arabia, and is along the Persian Gulf. The Al Hamra Tower is in Kuwait City, which is in mid-eastern Kuwait, on Kuwait Bay.
Almas Tower, Dubai (AE)
Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai (CN)
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
Aon Center, Chicago (US)
CITIC Plaza, Guangzhou (CN)
Looking for some caffeine? Look no further! The CITIC Plaza has a Starbucks, which is fitting, since this building is home to many businesses.
Shimao International Plaza, Shanghai (CN)
Diamond Tower, Mecca (SA)
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
The Torch, Dubai (AE)
CTF Finance Center, Guangzhou (CN)
Shun Hing Square, Shenun (CN)
Do you like heights? Have you ever wanted to work up in the sky? Have your office at the Shun Hing Square building where it can be 900 feet above ground.
The Shard, London (UK)
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
Eton Place Dalian Tower 1, Dalian (CN)
The Eton Place Dalian Towers are used as a hotel and for offices. The towers are a vital part of the central business district in Dalian.
John Hancock Center, Chicago (US)
Rose Tower, Dubai (AE)
Diamond Tower, Mecca (SA)
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
Pearl River Tower, Guangzhou (CN)
Emirates Office Tower, Dubai (AE)
Al Hamra Tower, Kuwait City (KW)
Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid, Abu Dhabi (AE)
This building was completed in 2014, and has a contemporary look with the 'ripple' looking walls. It is in an important location in Abu Dhabi, since it is where the central market used to be.
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
Central Plaza, Hong Kong (HK)
Empire State Building, New York City (US)
Did you know that the top of the Empire State Building lights up in different colors? This building is an icon in the U.S. and has an observatory on the 102nd floor.
Taipei 101, Taipei (TW)
Ping An Finance Center, Shenzhen (CN)
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
The Landmark, Abu Dhabi (AE)
The Index, Dubai (AE)
Central Plaza, Hong Kong (CN)
This building can hold thousands of people. In fact, about 6,000 people who work here. There are 58 stories of offices in the Central Plaza.
Lotte World Tower, Seoul (KR)
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
Bank of China Tower, Hong Kong (CN)
The B.O.C. Tower is in the middle of Hong Kong's business center. It took more than four years to build, but it was worth it since it has won several awards.
Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai (CN)
Burj Khalifa, Dubai (AE)
23 Marina, Dubai (AE)
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
New York Times Tower, New York City (US)
Princess Tower, Dubai (AE)
Almas Tower, Dubai (AE)
Bank of America Tower, New York City (US)
The Bank of America building towers over Manhattan, New York City, as it is over 1,000 feet above ground. As noted by its name, it houses Bank of America's corporate office.
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
Lotte World Tower, Seoul (KR)
Almas Tower, Dubai (AE)
The Almas Tower is also known as the Diamond Tower, and its shape reflects this name as it is shaped liked diamonds. Although Dubai has many giant buildings, this one is still one of the tallest.
423 Park Avenue, New York City (US)
Ping An Finance Center, Shenzhen (CN)
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
Burj Khalifa, Dubai (AE)
Diamond Tower, Mecca (SA)
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai Towers 1 and 2, Dubai (AE)
The Marriott really outdid itself on this hotel. It is in Dubai's business district, and its decor and structure match that of the city - modern and spirited.
Shimao International Plaza, Shanghai (CN)
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
OKO - Residence Tower, Moscow (RU)
Completed in 2015, this skyscraper is very new to Moscow and the world. It looms over the city at over 1,000 feet tall and serves as a home to many.
Makkah Royal Clock Tower, Mecca (SA)
Rose Tower, Dubai (AE)
Aon Center, Chicago (US)
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
The Shard, London (UK)
Zifeng Tower, Nanjing (CN)
Pearl River Tower, Guangzhou (CN)
Aon Center, Chicago (US)
Did you know that there are two Aon Centers? One is in Chicago, and the other is in Los Angeles.
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
The Center, Hong Kong (CN)
The Center is on Victoria Harbor and aids in the harbors night light show. Did you know it is made totally from steel?
Shimao International Plaza, Shanghai (CN)
The Torch, Dubai (AE)
Taipei 101, Taipei (TW)
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
Empire State Building, New York City (US)
T & C Tower, Kaohsiung (TW)
Shimao International Plaza, Shanghai (CN)
This lofty building has a modern look and is over 1,000 feet tall. It hosts a shopper's paradise, with a multi-story shopping mall.
The Center, Hong Kong (HK)
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
Rose Rayhaan by Rotana, Dubai (AE)
If you want to have a vacation in the sky, try this hotel! It is the second-tallest in the world, after the Burj Al Arab.
One 57, New York City (US)
The Torch, Dubai (AE)
Willis Tower, Chicago (US)
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
The Index, Dubai (AE)
Elite Residence, Dubai (AE)
Taipei 101, Taipei (TW)
Minsheng Beng Building, Wuhan (CN)
The Mingsheng Bank Building is in Wuhan, a city west of Shanghai and south of Beijing. Wuhan is the capital of its province and is known for its natural beauty.
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
Bank of America Tower, New York City (US)
China World Tower, Beijing (CN)
Beijing, a gigantic city and China's capital, is actually the second largest city in the country. Did you know that 'Beijing' describes the city's location and function? It means 'northern capital.'
CTF Finance Center, Guangzhou (CN)
The Shard, London (UK)
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
Keangnam Hanoi Landmark Tower, Hanoi (VN)
This building was also known as Landmark 72. It serves many functions, as it is a hotel, office and home for its residents.
Zifeng Tower, Nanjing (CN)
John Hancock Center, Chicago (US)
Rose Tower, Dubai (AE)
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
Shun Hing Square, Shenzhen (CN)
Longxi International Hotel, Jiangyin (Cn)
This hotel has an interesting structure that is somewhat rounded in shape and holds a huge golden ball at the tip.
Trump International Hotel and Tower, Chicago (US)
The Torch, Dubai (AE)
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
Al Yaqoub Tower, Dubai (AE)
This monstrous structure has been compared to the Big Ben clock tower in London, England. It has a similar structure to Big Ben, and also has a clock face near the top.
Princess Tower, Dubai (AE)
Empire State Building, New York City (US)
The Shard, London (UK)
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
Deji Plaza, Nanjing (CN)
The Index, Dubai (AE)
Another one of the tallest skyscrapers is, yet again, in Dubai There may be a plethora of towering buildings in the city now, but just a couple decades ago, Dubai only had one skyscraper.
Lotte World Tower, Seoul (KR)
Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai (CN)
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
The Landmark, Abu Dhabi (AE)
The Landmark tower is said to give residents and visitors the best views in Abu Dhabi. This building functions as an office space and as apartments; they also have a sky garden.
Al Hamra Tower, Kuwait City (KW)
23 Marina, Dubai (AE)
The Landmark, Abu Dhabi (AE)
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
Shun Hing Square, Shenzhen (CN)
Yantai Shimao No. 1 The Harbour, Yantai (CN)
This domineering structure is just over 1,000 feet tall and was very recently completed in 2016. Imagine almost three NFL football fields stacked on top of one another - that's how tall the Yanti Shimao No. 1 The Harbour is.
Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai (CN)
Makkah Royal Clock Tower, Mecca (SA)
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
Rose Tower, Dubai (AE)
Diamond Tower, Mecca (SA)
Pearl River Tower, Guangzhou (CN)
Q1 Tower, Gold Coast (AU)
The observation deck here is one of a kind, as it is the only deck that's beachside in Australia. Want to have a higher-than-bird's eye view? Go up to this deck; it is about 754 feet in the sky
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
Wenzhou Trade Center, Wenzhou (CN)
Did you know that Wenzhou city is a hub for industry? It's also a port on the East China Sea.
Elite Residence, Dubai (AE)
Lotte World Tower, Seoul (KR)
Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai (CN)
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
Burj Khalifa, Dubai (AE)
Ping An Finance Center, Shenzhen (CN)
Nina Tower, Hong Kong (CN)
The Nina Tower was built to be the tallest in the world, but that title could not hold for long in the worldwide skyscraper industry. It actually is comprised of two towers, and is a hotel and convention center.
Makkah Royal Clock Tower, Mecca (SA)
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
Taipei 101, Taipei (TW)
New York Times Tower, New York City (US)
Did you know that the exterior of this building changes colors throughout the day? How can it do that? It is made of clear glass with tubing on the inside, which reflects light.
Zifeng Tower, Nanjing (CN)
Aon Center, Chicago (US)
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
The Chrysler Building, New York City (US)
The Chrysler Building was the tallest in New York City, until the Empire State Building was built. What's the height difference? About 400 feet.
Shimao International Plaza, Shanghai (CN)
The Landmark, Abu Dhabi (AE)
Almas Tower, Dubai (AE)
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
23 Marina, Dubai (AE)
Guangzhou CTF Finance Centre, Guangzhou (CN)
Reaching over 1,400 feet, the Guangzhou Finance Center is a more recently built tower, having been completed in 2010. What is all this space used for? Offices and a hotel.
The Center, Hong Kong (HK)
T & C Tower, Kaohsiung (CN)
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
T & C Tower, Kaohsiung (TW)
Trump International Hotel & Tower, New York City (US)
Want to stay somewhere with a true bird's eye view? Try the Trump Hotel! It has 52 stories with windows giving visitors beautiful views of Columbus Circle and Central Park.
The Torch, Dubai (AE)
Shun Hing Square, Shenzhen (CN)
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
The Index, Dubai (AE)
Central Plaza, Hong Kong (HK)
Trump International Hotel and Tower, Chicago (US)
Willis Tower, Chicago (US)
This was named the Sears Tower, until is was renamed the Willis Tower in 2009. The Skydeck has a cafe and shopping area for visitors to enjoy.
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
Nina Tower, Hong Kong (HK)
The Landmark, Abu Dhabi (AE)
Q1 Tower, Gold Coast (AU)
Jin Mao Tower, Shanghai (CN)
Shanghai hosts this tall building that's just under 1,400 feet from bottom to its tip. There's an observatory just 300 feet from the tip of the building, giving great views.
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In which city is this skyscraper located?
Shanghai Tower, Shanghai (CN)
As the second tallest building in the world, the Shanghai tower is just over 2,000 feet tall. Like long elevator rides? This tower is for you with its 132 floors!
New York Times Tower, New York City (US)
Deji Plaza, Nanjing (CN)
Shun Hing Square, Shenzhen (CN)
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