Today's Questions and Answers

1. These magnificent photos show the skyline of what metropolis? Not pictured is the local Ostankino Tower, the tallest freestanding structure in Europe.

Click here to reveal answer MOSCOW

2. Construction began on this gigantic 330m building in 1987, but, due to global events, work stopped in 1992. Despite tenuous recent efforts, the building remains unfinished and empty. What city is this in?

Click here to reveal answer PYONGYANG

3. This image of Florence comes from what video game franchise, which has also recreated the historical skylines of Jerusalem, Boston, and, Havana?

Click here to reveal answer ASSASSIN'S CREED

4. While not pictured in this image, what is the tallest building in this city?

Click here to reveal answer BURJ KHALIFA

5. This is the logo of a collegiate ultimate frisbee team based in what U.S. city? (Note: Either the major city, or the neighboring suburb that contains the undergraduate campus is acceptable).

Click here to reveal answer CHICAGO, EVANSTON

6. While no longer the tallest building in the city, this Sauron-esque tower has long dominated the skyline of which national capital?

Click here to reveal answer RIYADH

7. The circular and hollow building seen here was once described as "the tallest and grandest urban slum in the world." Unforeseen by the architects, the completely enclosed center was used as a garbage dump by its residents. In what African city would you find this infamous complex?

Click here to reveal answer JOHANNESBURG

8. The 10 largest pyramids in the world are all ancient structures in Egypt and Mexico, with two exceptions. One is the Luxor Hotel in Las Vegas. The other is seen here in the skyline of Memphis (Tennessee, not Egypt). Vacant for 11 years, this pyramid has finally reopened as a megastore for what American retail company?

Click here to reveal answer BASS PRO SHOPS

9. This skyline might be most recognizable to racing fans, who know that this has been a stop on the F1 season calendar each of the last 3 years. Originally called the European Grand Prix, what is the new name of this race (named after the country, not the city)?

Click here to reveal answer AZERBAIJAN GRAND PRIX

10. London, like many European cities, has a relatively small but expanding hub of downtown skyscrapers. Until the recent completion of the Shard, perhaps the most recognized London building was the one seen here, known by what culinary nickname?

Click here to reveal answer GHERKIN

11. This collection of skylines all come from what 2012 movie?

Click here to reveal answer SKYFALL

12. A "high-rise building" is defined as a building with at least 12 floors. In the USA, the 3 cities with the most high-rise buildings are, unsurprisingly, also the 3 most populated cities - New York, Chicago, and LA. The city with the 4th most high-rise buildings, however, is ranked 55th in terms of total population. What is that city?