Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

True or false: The list of seven wonders is based on ancient Greek guidebooks for tourists.

• True

• False

The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest of the wonders. What was its purpose?

• A monument to the god Ra

• A tomb

• A momument to a great war victory

• A temple

Why were the Hanging Gardens of Babylon supposedly built?

• As a tourist destination

• A monument to Ninurta, the god of farmers

• An engagement gift from a king to his future queen

• A gift for the king's wife

The Temple of Artemis was located in the city Ephesus. It's the territory of _____ today.

• Greece

• Turkey

• Syria

• Iran

The second Temple of Artemis was burnt down by Herostratus. Why did he set the temple on fire?

• To become famous

• It was an accident

• He was angry at the gods

• Because of a bet

The Statue of Zeus was built by the sculptor Phidias. Where was it located?

• Sparta

• Arthens

• Olympia

• Delphi

The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus was a tomb for a Persian governor. Who was buried there?

• Darius

• Xerxes

• Cyrus

• Mausoleus

Which of the seven wonders was the tallest?

• The Colossus of Rhodes

• The Lighthouse of Alexandria

• The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus

• The Great Pyramid of Giza

How many of the Seven Wonders still exist?

• 0

• 1

• 2

• 3

Which of the Seven Wonders is the only one that still exists?

• The Great Pyramid of Giza

• The Temple of Artemis

• The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus

• The Colossus of Rhodes