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Seven Ancient Wonders Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World? (Note: alternate dates for construction/destruction can be found in various sources)

A multiple-choice quiz by JCSon. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
JCSon

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
6,997

Updated
Jul 23 22

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the oldest wonder of the ancient world? Hint

Mausoleum at Halicarnassus

Colossus of Rhodes

Great Pyramid of Giza

Hanging Gardens of Babylon

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which wonder was rebuilt in the 4th century BC but destroyed by the Goths in the 3rd century AD? Hint

Statue of Zeus at Olympia

Colossus of Rhodes

Pharos of Alexandria

Temple of Artemis at Ephesus

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the architect of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon? Hint

Darius

Solomon

Nebuchadnezzar II

Xerxes

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Colossus of Rhodes was built in whose honor? Hint

The sea god Poseidon

The sun god Helios

Sea god Nereus

Goddess of the earth Gaea

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who designed the Statue of Zeus at Olympia? Hint

Horus

Siricius

Evaristus

Phidias

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the Pharos of Alexandria?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which wonder was destroyed by fire in AD 475? Hint

Hanging Gardens of Babylon

Temple of Artemis at Ephesus

Statue of Zeus at Olympia

Pharos of Alexandria

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where was the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus located? Hint

Persia

Asia Minor

Prussia

Israel

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which wonder was built by a woman? Hint

Pharos of Alexandria

Temple of Artemis at Ephesus

Mausoleum of Halicarnassus

Colossus of Rhodes

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which Pharoah's pyramid was often listed as one of the seven wonders on its own? Hint

Ramses

Khufu

Tutankamun

Ramses II

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the oldest wonder of the ancient world?

Answer: Great Pyramid of Giza

The Egyptian Pyramids were built over 4000 years ago and served as tombs for the Egyptian pharaohs. Believed to have been completed in 2560 BC, the Great Pyramid of Giza (also known as the Pyramid of Khufu and the Pyramid of Cheops) is the only surviving of the seven ancient wonders. It stood as the world's tallest man-made structure for more than 3,800 years.

2. Which wonder was rebuilt in the 4th century BC but destroyed by the Goths in the 3rd century AD?

Answer: Temple of Artemis at Ephesus

The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus in Asia Minor was built in the 6th century BC. It was a marble temple in honor of the goddess Artemis and of the moon.

3. Who was the architect of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?

Answer: Nebuchadnezzar II

Constructed in the 6th century BC, it was a series of terraces of trees and flowers along the banks of the Euphrates.

4. The Colossus of Rhodes was built in whose honor?

Answer: The sun god Helios

Built in c.305-292 BC, the Colossus of Rhodes was a 32 m (105 ft) high bronze statue of the sun god Helios. It was destroyed by an earthquake in 224 BC.

5. Who designed the Statue of Zeus at Olympia?

Answer: Phidias

This wonder was designed by Athens sculptor Phidias and built in the 5th century BC. It was a 9 m (30 ft) high wooden statue of Greek god Zeus covered with gold and ivory. (Note: other sources report it as being 40-44 ft, or various other measurements)

6. What was the Pharos of Alexandria?

Answer: Lighthouse

Constructed c.270 BC, it is the world's first known lighthouse, at the entrance of Alexandria Harbour in Egypt. It was 122 m (400 ft) high and was in ruins by the 15th century.

7. Which wonder was destroyed by fire in AD 475?

Answer: Statue of Zeus at Olympia

8. Where was the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus located?

Answer: Asia Minor

9. Which wonder was built by a woman?

Answer: Mausoleum of Halicarnassus

Tomb of Mausolus built by his widow in the 4th century BC. It was destroyed by an earthquake before the 15th century.

10. Which Pharoah's pyramid was often listed as one of the seven wonders on its own?

Answer: Khufu

Source: Author JCSon

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