Ancient & Modern Wonders
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Which of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is still standing today?
About Ancient & Modern Wonders
Ancient & Modern Wonders is a free general knowledge quiz with 20 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 9 easy, 8 medium, 3 hard questions. Test your knowledge of the world's most magnificent structures and landmarks! A typical run takes about 9 minutes, hints are always one tap away, and your streak ticks up the first time you finish a game on a given day.
A few sample questions
1. Which of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is still standing today?
Answer: Great Pyramid of Giza
The Great Pyramid of Giza is the only one of the original Seven Wonders still largely intact, built around 2560 BC.
2. In which country is Machu Picchu located?
Answer: Peru
Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Incan citadel situated high in the Andes Mountains of Peru.
3. Which ancient wonder was a giant statue that stood at the entrance to a harbor on a Greek island?
Answer: Colossus of Rhodes
The Colossus of Rhodes was a 100-foot bronze statue of the sun god Helios, erected in 280 BC on the island of Rhodes.
4. The Taj Mahal was built as a monument to what?
Answer: A beloved wife
Emperor Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal in Agra, India as a mausoleum for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal, who died in 1631.
5. Which of these is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World?
Answer: Christ the Redeemer
Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil was voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007.
Things you'll learn along the way
- The Pharos of Alexandria was one of the tallest man-made structures in the ancient world, standing about 330 feet tall.
- The Colosseum, completed in 80 AD, could hold between 50,000 and 80,000 spectators for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles.
- Petra in modern-day Jordan was carved into rose-red sandstone cliffs by the Nabataeans over 2,000 years ago.
Frequently asked questions
What's a good follow-up after Ancient & Modern Wonders?
If you enjoyed this general knowledge quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
Can I print Ancient & Modern Wonders?
Yes — use the Print button at the top of the page for a clean question sheet, or "Print with Answers" to make an answer key. Printed sheets work well for group play at home, in a classroom, or at a senior center.
Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 9 minutes, Ancient & Modern Wonders fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in Ancient & Modern Wonders?
Ancient & Modern Wonders has 20 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
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