Have you had the pleasure to visit all the Seven Wonders of the World yet? Or are still saving up to travel and check them off your bucket list? Whatever it might be, we are sure that you are someone with some knowledge about these wonderful structures that attract millions of people every year. After all, you did click to take up a quiz that has the terms, Seven Wonders. But how much do you know about the Ancient Seven Wonders of the World? Yes, the ones that stood before the current ones. The Ancient Seven Wonders are not just architectural wonders from our history but are also full of stories. Stories that made them what they were. So, here are a few questions about the Ancient Seven Wonders of the World. Let’s see how many of these you can ace. All the very best!
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1 When was the Colossus of Rhodes built?
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c.290 BC
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c.200 BC
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c.280BC
Correct!Wrong!
c.290 BC
Of course, the structure is that old!
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2 After how many years did the earthquake topple the Colossus of Rhodes?
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53 years
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55 years
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56 years
Correct!Wrong!
56 years
Well, it did stand for a good 56 years.
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3 Who built the Great Pyramid at Giza?
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Pharaoh Khufu of Old Kingdom
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Menkaure of Old Kingdom
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Khafre of Old Kingdom
Correct!Wrong!
Old Kingdom Pharaoh Khufu
Old Kingdom Pharaoh Khufu, yup.
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4 Which among the Seven Wonders was the tallest man-made construction in the world for almost 4000 years?
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The Colosseum
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Great Pyramid of Giza
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Statue of Zeus at Olympia
Correct!Wrong!
Great Pyramid of Giza
Yes, untill the Lincoln Cathedral was made.
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5 Which among the Seven Wonders was the final resting place for Mausolos of Caria?
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Hanging Gardens of Babylon
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Mausoleum of Halicarnassus
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Temple of Artemis
Correct!Wrong!
Mausoleum of Halicarnassus
Yes.
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6 When was the Lighthouse of Alexandria built?
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Between 280 and 247 BC
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Between 283 and 249 BC
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200 BC
Correct!Wrong!
Between 280 and 247 BC
It was commissioned by Prolemy l.
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7 In which century was the original Temple of Artemis was destroyed?
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8th
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7th
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6th
Correct!Wrong!
7th
In fact, it's reconstruction burned down by Herostratus.
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8 When did the Temple of Artemis finally meet it's end?
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AD 267
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AD 268
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AD 269
Correct!Wrong!
AD 268
It was during the Gothic raids!
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9 Who built the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?
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Nebuchadnezzar ll
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Nebuchadnezzar l
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Sir Nebuchadnezzar lll
Correct!Wrong!
Nebuchadnezzar ll
Yes.
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10 How tall was the Statue of Zeus at Olympia?
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13m tall
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12m tall
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11m tall
Correct!Wrong!
12m tall
Well, that sure was good.
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How Much Do You know About The Ancient 7 Wonders Of The World?
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That was not exactly bad. You did well. The scores might not be that high, but you clearly have an interest in history. Plus, the fun fact here is that now you know a lot more about the Ancient Seven Wonders of the World. We are sure the quiz was informative for you!
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Nice, that was actually good. Not everyone knows that much about the Ancient Seven Wonders of the World. Not to forget that now you know a lot more about them. We are sure that you will feel a different kind of pride in flaunting this newfound information to your friends about some amazing historical structures.
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Wow! You really do love your history books. That was an amazing performance. You clearly know a lot about the Ancient Seven Wonders of the World. It goes without saying that you must know a lot about the current ones as well. We have the uttermost respect for history lovers like you.
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