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7 Wonders of the World

Embark on a journey to explore the marvels of ancient and modern architecture with this trivia theme, where you can test your knowledge about the legendary Seven Wonders of the World.

7 Wonders of the World

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  • Q: Name the only remaining ancient wonder.
    A: The Great Pyramid of Giza.

  • Q: In which country is the Great Wall located?
    A: China.

  • Q: What is the nickname for Rio de Janeiro's famous statue?
    A: Christ the Redeemer.

  • Q: What ancient city is home to the Colosseum?
    A: Rome.

  • Q: What is the Indian mausoleum built by Shah Jahan called?
    A: Taj Mahal.

  • Q: What ancient city is home to the Hanging Gardens, according to legend?
    A: Babylon.

  • Q: What is the ancient statue that stood at the harbor of Rhodes called?
    A: Colossus of Rhodes.

  • Q: In which country can you find Petra?
    A: Jordan.

  • Q: What ancient lighthouse stood in Alexandria, Egypt?
    A: Pharos of Alexandria.

  • Q: What South American country is home to Machu Picchu?
    A: Peru.

  • Q: Which wonder was a giant statue of the Sun God Helios?
    A: The Colossus of Rhodes.

  • Q: In which modern-day country were the Hanging Gardens supposedly located?
    A: Iraq.

  • Q: What large amphitheater in Italy was a marvel of Roman engineering?
    A: The Colosseum.

  • Q: What ancient structure was built as a tomb for Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu?
    A: The Great Pyramid of Giza.

  • Q: What is the massive structure built to protect Chinese borders from invasions?
    A: The Great Wall of China.

  • Q: What ancient wonder was a temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis?
    A: The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus.

  • Q: Which wonder is a large ivory and gold statue of Zeus?
    A: Statue of Zeus at Olympia.

  • Q: In which city is the famous Christ the Redeemer statue located?
    A: Rio de Janeiro.

  • Q: What is the ancient wonder that was a large sculpted mausoleum at Halicarnassus?
    A: Mausoleum at Halicarnassus.

  • Q: Which country is home to the ancient city of Petra, known for its rock-cut architecture?
    A: Jordan.

  • Q: What is the estimated height of the Great Pyramid of Giza?
    A: Around 146 meters.

  • Q: Who commissioned the Taj Mahal and for whom?
    A: Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal.

  • Q: What year was Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro completed?
    A: 1931.

  • Q: How long is the Great Wall of China approximately?
    A: About 21,196 kilometers.

  • Q: What natural disaster is believed to have destroyed the Colossus of Rhodes?
    A: An earthquake.

  • Q: What type of stone primarily makes up Petra's architecture?
    A: Sandstone.

  • Q: What was the primary purpose of the Colosseum when it was built?
    A: To host gladiator contests.

  • Q: Who is believed to have built the Hanging Gardens and for whom?
    A: King Nebuchadnezzar II for his wife Amytis.

  • Q: Which Roman Emperor initiated the construction of the Colosseum?
    A: Emperor Vespasian.

  • Q: What is the local name for the Great Wall of China?
    A: "Changcheng" (长城).

  • Q: What was the main material used in the construction of the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus?
    A: Marble.

  • Q: In what year were the modern 7 Wonders of the World announced?
    A: 2007.

  • Q: What is the ancient Egyptian name for the Great Pyramid of Giza?
    A: Khufu's Horizon.

  • Q: What kind of flora supposedly adorned the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?
    A: Exotic trees and plants.

  • Q: For what event was the Statue of Zeus at Olympia made?
    A: The Olympic Games.

  • Q: What architectural style is the Taj Mahal an example of?
    A: Mughal architecture.

  • Q: What is the estimated length of the base of each side of the Great Pyramid?
    A: Approximately 230 meters.

  • Q: In what year did the Colossus of Rhodes collapse?
    A: Around 226 BC.

  • Q: Which ancient wonder was built to serve as a lighthouse?
    A: Pharos of Alexandria.

  • Q: What is the predominant color of the stones used in Machu Picchu's construction?
    A: Gray.

  • Q: Who designed the statue of Zeus at Olympia?
    A: Phidias.

  • Q: What specific style of column does the Temple of Artemis feature?
    A: Ionic.

  • Q: What is the estimated number of stones used in the Great Pyramid of Giza?
    A: Approximately 2.3 million.

  • Q: What is the height of Christ the Redeemer statue, including its pedestal?
    A: 30 meters (98 feet).

  • Q: What ancient Greek historian first listed the original seven wonders?
    A: Herodotus.

  • Q: What was the original purpose of Machu Picchu according to most historians?
    A: An estate for the Inca emperor Pachacuti.

  • Q: What ancient structure served as a model for the Pharos of Alexandria?
    A: The Lighthouse of Pharos.

  • Q: Which empire was responsible for the construction of the Great Wall of China?
    A: The Ming Dynasty primarily.

  • Q: In which century was the Temple of Artemis destroyed?
    A: 4th century BC.

  • Q: What specific architectural technique is notable in Petra's construction?
    A: Rock-cut architecture.

  • Q: Name the sculptor of the Colossus of Rhodes.
    A: Chares of Lindos.

  • Q: What was the main feature of the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus?
    A: Its elaborate sculptures.

  • Q: Which ancient king is believed to have been buried in the Great Pyramid?
    A: Pharaoh Khufu.

  • Q: What is the estimated weight of the stones used in the construction of the Great Pyramid?
    A: About 6.5 million tons.

  • Q: What is the specific type of sandstone used in Petra known as?
    A: Nabatean sandstone.

  • Q: What year did the Temple of Artemis get destroyed by arson?
    A: 356 BC.

  • Q: What specific feature distinguished the Pharos of Alexandria from other lighthouses of its time?
    A: Its height and the use of a mirror to reflect sunlight.

  • Q: Which American philanthropist funded the restoration of the Christ the Redeemer statue in the 1990s?
    A: Vincent Astor.

  • Q: Name the primary architect of the Taj Mahal.
    A: Ustad Ahmad Lahauri.

  • Q: What unique feature is associated with the construction of the Statue of Zeus at Olympia?
    A: Its use of ivory and gold (chryselephantine) sculpture.

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