Our beatiful World

What is a famous amphitheatre located in Rome called?

• The Colosseum

• Pisa Tower

• Taj Mahal

• The Great Wall of China

Answer explanation

Long ago, people in Rome filled the Colosseum with water and had pretend battles on ships. This was called 'naumachia' and was a popular show for people to watch.

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The Taj Mahal in India is ______ its beautiful white marble architecture.

Answer explanation

Did you know that the Taj Mahal was built by a king in India as a gift for his wife? It took over 20 years to build and is made of beautiful white marble. Today, many people visit the Taj Mahal to see its beautiful architecture and learn about its romantic history.

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________of the World include the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, and the Temple of Artemis.

• The Seven Wonders

• The Six Wonders

• The Twelve Wonders

• The Eleven Wonders

Answer explanation

Did you know that only one of the original Seven Wonders of the World is still standing today? It is the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt, which was built over 4,500 years ago and is one of the oldest and largest pyramids in the world. The other six wonders, including the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and the Colossus of Rhodes, were destroyed by earthquakes, fires, or other disasters.

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What is the Statue of Liberty famous for?

• Watching sports

• Being a landmark

• Made of stone

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Which word describes something that is one-of-a-kind?

• unique

• famous

• terrific

• artificial

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What is a popular activity to do while sitting in a stadium or arena?

• Reading books

• Listening to music

• Watching sports

• Hiking

The ____________ of Halicarnassus in Turkey was a historical tomb.

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________was one of the most powerful empires in history, spanning over three continents.

• Mayan Empire

• Roman Empire

• Ottoman Empire

• Lydian Empire

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The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom and is given as a _____ between nations.

• weapon

• gift

• secret

• tilt

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Can you draw a famous landmark from Europe?