New Seven Wonders of the Modern World

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What is the Great Wall of China built for?

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To protect China from attacks by the Mongols.

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How long is the Great Wall of China?

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About 4,000 miles.

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What was the Roman Colosseum used for?

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Gladiator fights, battles, animal hunts, and executions.

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How many people could the Colosseum hold?

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Almost 50,000 people.

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In what year was the Christ the Redeemer Statue completed?

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1931.

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What materials is the Christ the Redeemer statue made of?

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Concrete and soapstone.

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What is Machu Picchu believed to be?

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A sacred place for the nearby Inca capital, Cusco.

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When was Machu Picchu built?

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In the mid-1400s during the height of the Inca Empire.

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Who built the Taj Mahal and for whom?

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Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife.

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What architectural styles are represented in the Taj Mahal?

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Persia, Islam, Turkey, and India.