Historic Castles and Palaces: Multiple Choice

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01For approximately 400 years, the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul was the main residence of the sultans of which empire?
02Which castle in Transylvania, Romania, is commonly marketed as 'Dracula's Castle'?
03Which German castle, commissioned by King Ludwig II of Bavaria, is famously known as the inspiration for Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle?
04The Forbidden City, which served as the imperial palace for Chinese emperors for almost 500 years, is located in the center of which modern-day city?
05What opulent French palace, originally a hunting lodge, was transformed into the principal royal residence by Louis XIV?
06Which castle, located in Berkshire, is the oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world and a residence of the British monarch?
07Which ancient fortress, built by Herod the Great on an isolated rock plateau, became a symbol of Jewish heroism?
08The Château de Chambord in the Loire Valley is a prime example of which architectural style?
09Located in Granada, Spain, which palace and fortress complex is a masterpiece of Moorish architecture?
10The Potala Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the former chief residence of the Dalai Lama, overlooks which Tibetan city?
11Prague Castle, one of the largest ancient castles in the world, is located in which country?
12Known as the 'White Heron Castle' for its brilliant white exterior, which Japanese castle is considered the finest surviving example of its kind?