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1

Which organization launched the campaign to choose the New 7 Wonders of the World?

A. UNESCO B. New7Wonders Foundation C. United Nations D. National Geographic Society

2

The Great Wall of China was primarily built to protect against invasions from which groups?

A. Romans and Greeks B. Nomadic groups from the Eurasian Steppe C. Japanese Samurai D. Persian Empire

3

Petra, the archaeological city in Jordan, is famous for being carved into what kind of rock?

A. Granite B. Limestone C. Pink Sandstone D. Basalt

4

The Colosseum in Rome was originally known as:

A. The Roman Forum B. The Pantheon C. The Flavian Amphitheatre D. The Circus Maximus

5

Chichén Itzá is a ruined ancient city built by which civilization?

A. Inca B. Aztec C. Maya D. Olmec

6

Machu Picchu, located in Peru, is believed to have been an estate for which emperor?

A. Montezuma B. Pachacuti C. Atahualpa D. Huayna Capac

7

The Taj Mahal was commissioned by Shah Jahan to house the tomb of:

A. His father B. His favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal C. Himself only D. His spiritual guru

8

Christ the Redeemer overlooks which Brazilian city?

A. Brasília B. São Paulo C. Rio de Janeiro D. Salvador

9

Which of the New 7 Wonders is the only one located in Europe?

A. The Acropolis B. The Eiffel Tower C. The Colosseum D. Stonehenge

10

What is the primary architectural style of the Christ the Redeemer statue?

A. Baroque B. Gothic C. Art Deco D. Neoclassical

11

The pyramid 'El Castillo' (The Temple of Kukulcán) is the central feature of which Wonder?

A. Teotihuacan B. Chichén Itzá C. Tikal D. Machu Picchu

12

Why is Machu Picchu often called the 'Lost City of the Incas'?

A. It was destroyed by an earthquake. B. It sank underground. C. The Spanish conquistadors never found it. D. All records of it were burned.

13

Which Ancient Wonder was granted 'Honorary Candidate' status alongside the New 7 Wonders?

A. The Lighthouse of Alexandria B. The Great Pyramid of Giza C. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon D. The Colossus of Rhodes

14

The Treasury (Al-Khazneh) is the most famous structure in which Wonder?

A. Petra B. The Colosseum C. Chichén Itzá D. Great Wall of China

15

The Taj Mahal is located in which Indian city?

A. New Delhi B. Jaipur C. Agra D. Mumbai

16

During the equinoxes, a shadow resembling a serpent descends the steps of which structure?

A. The Great Wall B. Christ the Redeemer C. El Castillo at Chichén Itzá D. The Treasury at Petra

17

What was the main use of the Colosseum in ancient times?

A. Religious ceremonies B. Gladiatorial contests and public spectacles C. Senate meetings D. Marketplace

18

Who is credited with 'rediscovering' Machu Picchu for the outside world in 1911?

A. Francisco Pizarro B. Hiram Bingham C. Howard Carter D. Indiana Jones

19

The Great Wall of China is not a continuous line but a collection of walls. Approximately how long is the entire system?

A. 5,000 km B. 8,000 km C. 15,000 km D. 21,000 km

20

Christ the Redeemer was built using reinforced concrete and what outer material?

A. Granite blocks B. Soapstone tiles C. Marble slabs D. Bronze sheets