Quiz Details
QZ-20251027-04121
Topics:
7 wonders of the world
Difficulty:
Level 3 - Medium
Questions:
10
Generated:
October 27, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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Guest User
Instructions: Select an answer for each question and click "Check Answer" to see if you're correct. Then view the explanation to learn more!
1 Which of the following is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation: The Hanging Gardens of Babylon is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, known for its remarkable terraced gardens.
Explanation: The Hanging Gardens of Babylon is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, known for its remarkable terraced gardens.
2 Which wonder is located in Peru?
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation: Machu Picchu is an ancient Incan city located in the Andes Mountains of Peru and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Explanation: Machu Picchu is an ancient Incan city located in the Andes Mountains of Peru and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
3 What structure is known as the only remaining wonder of the Ancient World?
Correct Answer:
D
Explanation: The Great Pyramid of Giza is the only one of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still in existence today.
Explanation: The Great Pyramid of Giza is the only one of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still in existence today.
4 Which of the following is a New Wonder of the World?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation: Chichen Itza, a significant Mayan archaeological site in Mexico, was voted as one of the New7Wonders of the World in 2007.
Explanation: Chichen Itza, a significant Mayan archaeological site in Mexico, was voted as one of the New7Wonders of the World in 2007.
5 What was the primary purpose of the Statue of Zeus at Olympia?
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation: The Statue of Zeus at Olympia was created to honor the Greek god Zeus and was housed in the Temple of Zeus.
Explanation: The Statue of Zeus at Olympia was created to honor the Greek god Zeus and was housed in the Temple of Zeus.
6 Which wonder was known for its impressive height and was located on the island of Rhodes?
Correct Answer:
C
Explanation: The Colossus of Rhodes was a giant statue that stood at the entrance of the harbor of Rhodes, symbolizing the city's victory over Cyprus.
Explanation: The Colossus of Rhodes was a giant statue that stood at the entrance of the harbor of Rhodes, symbolizing the city's victory over Cyprus.
7 Which ancient wonder was built to honor the goddess Artemis?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation: The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus was a grand temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis, known for its architectural grandeur.
Explanation: The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus was a grand temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis, known for its architectural grandeur.
8 Which of the following was a wonder constructed as a tomb for a Persian king?
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation: The Great Pyramid of Giza was built as a tomb for Pharaoh Khufu and is the largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex.
Explanation: The Great Pyramid of Giza was built as a tomb for Pharaoh Khufu and is the largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex.
9 Which structure is recognized as a modern wonder and is located in Brazil?
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation: Christ the Redeemer is a colossal statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and is one of the New7Wonders of the World.
Explanation: Christ the Redeemer is a colossal statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and is one of the New7Wonders of the World.
10 Which of these wonders was primarily a lighthouse?
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation: The Lighthouse of Alexandria, also known as the Pharos of Alexandria, was built to guide sailors safely into the harbor of Alexandria, Egypt.
Explanation: The Lighthouse of Alexandria, also known as the Pharos of Alexandria, was built to guide sailors safely into the harbor of Alexandria, Egypt.