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The Seven Ancient Wonders Trivia Quiz

I find the Seven Ancient Wonders to be extraordinary. Here is a quiz to educate you on them. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by o2bamaiden. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
o2bamaiden

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
17,736

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
2860

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Question 1 of 10

1. Of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World, how many remain standing today? Hint

all 7

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the Pharos of Alexandria made of? Hint

marble

sand

limestone

unknown material

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Question 3 of 10

3. How long did it take to complete the Colossus of Rhodes? Hint

18 months

3 years

34 years

12 years

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Question 4 of 10

4. How tall was the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus? Hint

75 feet

105 feet

140 feet

170 feet

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which is NOT a fact surrounding the Statue of Zeus? Hint

Zeus was seated in this statue

It was built in 454 B.C.

The figure was over 40 feet high

The statue was inspired by the athletic games known today as the Olympics

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Temple of Artemis was named for the deity Artemis. Which was NOT another name for this diety? Hint

Fertility Goddess

Goddess Diana

Goddess of Wild Animals

Goddess of Wind

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which is NOT a fact about the Temple of Artemis? Hint

It was the largest temple of classical times

It was made of marble and gold

It was built in Ephesus

It was ruined in an earthquake

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Question 8 of 10

8. When were the Walls and Hanging Gardens of Babylon built? Hint

430 B. C.

560 B.C.

500 A. D.

600 B. C.

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which is NOT a fact about the Great Pyramid of Egypt? Hint

It was built with 756 foot sides

It was built during the reign of Khufu

It is aligned exactly with the points of the compass

It was destroyed by wars of the Fourth Dynasty

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Seven Ancient Wonders of the World were built during a period of time that spanned how long? Hint

more than 3000 years

700 years

1000 years

more than 2000 years

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World, how many remain standing today?

Answer: 1

It is the Great Pyramid of Egypt.

2. What was the Pharos of Alexandria made of?

Answer: marble

It was made of solid white marble and survived until 1375 A.D.

3. How long did it take to complete the Colossus of Rhodes?

Answer: 12 years

The statue was created by sculptor Chares of Lindus to commemorate a hard won victory over the Macedonians.

4. How tall was the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus?

Answer: 140 feet

Damaged by an earthquake and then torn apart for building materials this tomb was in ruins by 1400 A.D.

5. Which is NOT a fact surrounding the Statue of Zeus?

Answer: It was built in 454 B.C.

It was actually built in 433 B.C.

6. The Temple of Artemis was named for the deity Artemis. Which was NOT another name for this diety?

Answer: Goddess of Wind

Artemis was originally an Asian fertility goddess. Then she was adopted by the Greeks as their goddess of wild animals and forests, and last she was adopted by the Romans who called her goddess Diana.

7. Which is NOT a fact about the Temple of Artemis?

Answer: It was ruined in an earthquake

It was actually ruined in wars and was rebuilt several times. But by 262 A.D. it had lapsed beyond repair.

8. When were the Walls and Hanging Gardens of Babylon built?

Answer: 600 B. C.

These wonders were inspired by King Nebuchadnezzar to restore and rebuild the ancient city of Babylon.

9. Which is NOT a fact about the Great Pyramid of Egypt?

Answer: It was destroyed by wars of the Fourth Dynasty

It was not destroyed. It is the only one of the Seven Wonders to remain standing and it is the largest stone building in the world.

10. The Seven Ancient Wonders of the World were built during a period of time that spanned how long?

Answer: more than 2000 years

In the second century B.C., a Greek historian named Antipatros assembled a list of the seven greatest wonders as a tribute to the ancient world's achievements.

Source: Author o2bamaiden

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