Wonders of the World
1 / 5How well do you know the world's most famous landmarks and ancient wonders? Test your knowledge of history and geography!
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The Great Pyramid of Giza is the only one of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World to still exist. Which country is it in?
About Wonders of the World
Wonders of the World is a free general knowledge quiz with 5 multiple-choice questions aimed at mixed difficulty. How well do you know the world's most famous landmarks and ancient wonders? Test your knowledge of history and geography! A typical run takes about 3 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. The Great Pyramid of Giza is the only one of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World to still exist. Which country is it in?
Answer: Egypt
The Great Pyramid is in Giza, Egypt, and was built over 4,500 years ago.
2. The Taj Mahal, a magnificent white marble tomb, was built in the 17th century. In which city is it located?
Answer: Agra
The Taj Mahal is in Agra, India, and was commissioned by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.
3. Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Incan citadel located in the Andes Mountains of which country?
Answer: Peru
Machu Picchu is in Peru and was likely built as an estate for the Incan emperor Pachacuti.
Things you'll learn along the way
- The Colosseum is the largest amphitheater ever built and is in Rome, Italy.
- The Great Wall was built over many centuries to protect China from raids by nomadic groups from the Eurasian Steppe, especially the Mongols.
Frequently asked questions
What's a good follow-up after Wonders of the World?
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 Wonders of the World?
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 3 minutes, Wonders of the World fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in Wonders of the World?
Wonders of the World has 5 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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