New Seven Wonders of the World Quiz
What was the name of the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan's wife, for whom the Taj Mahal was built?
- Sadly, the Emperor's favorite wife died in childbirth, and so he created this incredible mausoleum in 1648 to honor her memory and protect her remains.
How long is the Great Wall of China?
- The Great Wall of China is classified as the longest manmade structure on the planet.
How tall is the Great Pyramid of Giza, built for the Pharoah Khufu?
- Until the creation of 1311's Lincoln Cathedral in the UK, the Great Pyramid of Giza was the tallest structure on earth for nearly 4,000 years.
What type of material is Brazil's Christ the Redeemer Statue made of?
- Though it looks to be made from a single piece of stone, the statue is actually covered with a complex mosaic of soapstone triangles, overtop of a reinforced concrete base.
Which Roman emperor was Rome's Colosseum built under the orders of?
- Though Emperor Vespasian began the construction, he died before it was completed, and his sons Titus and Domitian presided over its opening.
Which of the following monuments is not one of the New Seven Wonders of the World?
- Though an impressive European landmark in its own right, the Eiffel Tower has never been an official Wonder of the World.
What is the name of Chichén Itzá's largest central pyramid?
- This incredible pyramid was built around 800 AD and features four long staircases that lead to a crowning temple.
What was the name of the explorer who discovered Machu Picchu, perched atop a Peruvian mountaintop?
- In July 1911, the archaeologist and lecturer Hiram Bingham found the incredible Incan complex of Machu Picchu.
What is the nickname of the ancient city of Petra, Jordan?
- Thanks to the pink-colored sandstone canyons and cliffs that the city was carved into, it became known as the "Rose City".
What was the name of the people who lived in the desert-cut canyon city of Petra, Jordan?
- Native to Arabia and the Levant, the Nabataeans were responsible for building the incredible city of Petra.
