World Tourism Destinations & Map Work is one of 9 topics in the Grade 12 Tourism CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. The Eiffel Tower is an iconic attraction located in which city?
Paris
Rome
Amsterdam
London
Answer: Paris — The Eiffel Tower is located in Paris, France, and is one of Europe's most visited man-made attractions.
Easy
2. Victoria Falls lies on the border between which two African countries?
Zambia and Zimbabwe
South Africa and Namibia
Kenya and Tanzania
Egypt and Sudan
Answer: Zambia and Zimbabwe — Victoria Falls is located on the Zambezi River, forming a natural border between Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Medium
3. Name the ancient temple complex in Cambodia that is a major cultural/heritage tourist attraction in Southeast Asia.
Answer: Angkor Wat — Angkor Wat in Cambodia is one of the largest religious monuments in the world and a major cultural heritage attraction in Asia.