There were the greatest monuments standing during the Greek era. How much do you know about them? Test yourself and learn plenty in the process!

0% Which of the following sites was NOT one of the Ancient Wold Wonders? Acropolis of Athens Lighthouse of Alexandria Temple of Artemis Zeus statue Correct! Wrong! The Ancient Wonders was a list of sites which was created between the 2nd and 1st century BCE. It includes, by order of latest construction: the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Temple of Artemis, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria Continue >> What was the main reason for the creation of the World Wonders? They were a tool used as part of a re-election campaign of a Greek elite To guide tourists, letting them know which sites to discover To preserve world heritage sites Monuments on the list were meant to be destroyed as part of an oppression campaign Correct! Wrong! Indeed, the World Wonders was a list of texts and poems to guide tourists, telling them what sights they could see. Thanks to wealth and great transportation technology along with spare time, Ancient Greeks were civilization to travel for leisure purposes. Though it initially served this purpose, it also became a list of heritage to preserve in the later centuries. Continue >> Which is the only Wonder that still stands today? The Hanging Gardens of Babylon Colossus of Rhodes Mausoleum at Halicarnassus Pyramids of Giza Correct! Wrong! In spite of being the oldest of the Ancient Wonders, the Great Pyramid of Giza are also the only Wonder that still stands today. Other monuments were destroyed by time (eathquaques, fires) or by arson (voluntarily set on fire). The Pyramid is believed to have been built around 2584–2561 BC. Continue >> The Great Pyramid of Gisa was the talled man-built structure for how long? 500 years, until the construction of Knossos in Greece 2600 years, until the construction of the Colosseum in Rome 3800 years, until The Lincoln Cathedral in England 4400 years, until the Cologne Cathedral in Germany Correct! Wrong! With great designs and millimeter precision, the pyramid was able to be the tallest man-made structure for 3,800 years. The elevation and the longevity of this Wonder goes to show the extend of development the of the Ancient Egyptian civilization. Continue >> Which of the Wonders is subject to speculation around the fact that is existed? Pyramid of Giza Hanging Gardens of Babylon Temple of Artemis Statue of Zeus at Olympia Mausoleum at Halicarnassus Colossus of Rhodes Lighthouse of Alexandria Correct! Wrong! The existence of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon is put into question due to the fact that there are no Babylonian writings indicating the existence of the Wonder. There are three theories regarding the existence of the Gardens. The first is that they never existed; they were part of poetic texts describe a legend. The second is that it was destroyed shortly after being built, in the fist century. And the third is that the legend actually refers to another famous garden. The Hanging Gardens were supposedly admired due to their innovative irrigation, as well as its size and overall impressiveness. Continue >> Which fact about the Statue of Zeus at Olympia is FALSE The expression on Zeus's face was anger The structure was destroyed by fire It was made of a marble with a wooden structure Zeus is holding on one hand a scepter and on the other a statue of Nike Correct! Wrong! The statue was actually made from a cedar wood structure and a mix of ivory and gold. The fact that the statue was partially made of wood contributed to its destruction by fire, before Christians came in the 4th century BCE and banned the practice of pagan cults. Continue >> How long did the Colossus of Rhodes stand for? 5 years 56 years 102 years 596 years Correct! Wrong! The Colossus of Rhodes only stood 56 years between 292 BCE and 226 BCE. It was destroyed by an earthquake and although the remains of the statue were preserved, there were no attempt to rebuild it. Its life span is the shortest of the Ancient Wonders. Continue >> Why is there criticism that the Colossus of Rhodes was not standing in between the entrance of the port? The technology at the time was not at this kind of level Because going in between the legs of someone was considered offensive Because remains show that it was actually to the side of the port It would have been impractical for large boats to pass through Correct! Wrong! The technology was not sufficient. Usually, Greek constructions stood on a strong base that was below the structure. With about 43 meters in height (140ft) it is highly unlikely that the statue stood like that in the past. Continue >> Where does the word "mausoleum" come from? Mausolum, the Greek city in which the first Mausoleum was built Mauso, the name given legendary creature that according to the story walked around the tomb Mausolus, one of the two people who were burried inside the tomb The origin of the name is unknown Correct! Wrong! Mausolus was King of Caria, a region part of modern-day Turkey. He contributed to the development of the capital city of Halicarnassus through the creation of many public buildings. But the greatest of these buildings was built by Artemisia II of Caria in his honor upon his death. Continue >> The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus was mainly admired for... its marble walls its alignment with constellations the historic legacy that the wonder was transmitting the details in the sculptures Correct! Wrong! The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus stood some 45 meters with all for sides decorated with impressive structures created by some of the best sculptors of the time. In spite of bearing many attacks, its legacy lasted through well over 1,000 years until it was destroyed by earthquakes. Continue >> How much do you really know about world wonders? Hmmm... Hey, not so bad! It wasn't the easiest of test. Hopefully you learned plenty and can bring up some cool facts about the Ancient Wonders to your friends and family. If you're interested by this topic, check out the history page Good job! Nice work! Hopefully you enjoyed it and was able to learn in the process. If you're interested by this topic, check out more history quizzes! Impressive! Wow, you did really well! Do you think your friends and family will do as great? Share the quiz and see if you're indeed the best 😉 Share your Results: Facebook

The Seven Ancient Wonders as a symbol of a culture

The idea behind the Wold Wonders is to create a list of the most beautiful monuments that exist during an era. Whether this era is now or the Ancient times, “beauty” can be defined as both pleasing to see and significant for a culture. Indeed, Wonders are not just pretty monuments, but they represent the heritage of a civilization. Through our quiz on the Ancient Wonders, you’ll test yourself on your knowledge of the era and perhaps learn a few things on the way.

The Ancient Wonders of the World are

The Greeks were among the first civilizations to give importance to their history. Indeed, they wrote poems, created legends, and built monuments to represent their culture. But although they gave great importance to their own history, they gave emphasis on keeping the monuments of other civilizations. Therefore, this is why it comes to no surprise that they are the creators of many intellectual (philosophy), athletic (Olympic games), and cultural (Wonders) events.

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