Ancient & Modern Wonders
Instructions: Test your knowledge of the world's most magnificent structures and landmarks!
- 1.
Which of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is still standing today?
AColossus of RhodesBGreat Pyramid of GizaCLighthouse of AlexandriaDHanging Gardens of Babylon - 2.
In which country is Machu Picchu located?
AColombiaBBoliviaCPeruDEcuador - 3.
Which ancient wonder was a giant statue that stood at the entrance to a harbor on a Greek island?
AVenus de MiloBSphinx of GizaCStatue of ZeusDColossus of Rhodes - 4.
The Taj Mahal was built as a monument to what?
AA beloved wifeBA religious leaderCA military victoryDA royal coronation - 5.
Which of these is one of the New Seven Wonders of the World?
AEiffel TowerBStatue of LibertyCSydney Opera HouseDChrist the Redeemer - 6.
What was the Lighthouse of Alexandria also known as?
APharos of AlexandriaBBeacon of EgyptCLight of the MediterraneanDTower of the Nile - 7.
The Colosseum in Rome could hold approximately how many spectators?
A50,000B80,000C25,000D120,000 - 8.
Which ancient city was carved directly into red sandstone cliffs?
APompeiiBCarthageCPetraDTroy - 9.
How long is the Great Wall of China?
AAbout 1,500 milesBAbout 13,000 milesCAbout 20,000 milesDAbout 5,500 miles - 10.
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were supposedly built in which modern-day country?
AIranBTurkeyCSyriaDIraq - 11.
Which wonder was a massive temple built to honor the Greek goddess Artemis?
ATemple of Hera at OlympiaBTemple of Apollo at DelphiCTemple of Artemis at EphesusDParthenon - 12.
The Panama Canal connects which two bodies of water?
AAtlantic Ocean and Pacific OceanBMediterranean Sea and Red SeaCPacific Ocean and Indian OceanDCaribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico - 13.
Angkor Wat in Cambodia is the world's largest what?
AReligious monumentBPalaceCFortressDPyramid - 14.
Which modern wonder was designed by Gustave Eiffel and completed in 1889?
ACrystal PalaceBBrooklyn BridgeCStatue of LibertyDEiffel Tower - 15.
The ancient city of Chichen Itza is located in which country?
AGuatemalaBHondurasCMexicoDBelize - 16.
Which ancient wonder was a giant seated statue made of ivory and gold?
AVenus de MiloBSphinx of GizaCStatue of Zeus at OlympiaDColossus of Rhodes - 17.
The Terracotta Army was discovered near which Chinese city?
ABeijingBShanghaiCGuangzhouDXi'an - 18.
What is the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus named after?
AKing Mausolus who was buried thereBThe architect who built itCThe city where it stoodDThe Greek god of the underworld - 19.
The Moai statues are found on which island?
AFijiBHawaiiCMadagascarDEaster Island - 20.
Which modern engineering wonder is the world's tallest building as of 2024?
AOne World Trade CenterBBurj KhalifaCShanghai TowerDTaipei 101