Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

Who was the Hanging Gardens of Babylon built for?

• The citizens of Babylon

• Princess Amytis of Medea

• The gods of Babylon

• King Nebuchadnezzar

What material was the Statue of Zeus at Olympia primarily made of?

• Ebony, gold, and ivory

• Marble

• Wood

• Bronze

What caused the destruction of the Temple of Artemis?

• A fire set by an arsonist

• Neglect over time

• An earthquake

• A flood

What was the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus primarily built as?

• A tomb

• A fortress

• A palace

• A temple

How tall was the Lighthouse of Alexandria?

• About 130 meters

• 100 meters

• 150 meters

• 90 meters

What was the Colossus of Rhodes made to celebrate?

• The founding of the city of Rhodes

• The birth of a god

• Victory over the Macedonian siege

• A great harvest

Which of the following is NOT true about the Pyramids of Giza?

• They are the only remaining wonder of the ancient world

• They are located in Egypt

• They were built by slaves

• They were built as tombs for Pharaohs

What was the primary reason for the construction of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?

• To make Princess Amytis feel at home

• To honor the gods

• For agricultural research

• To demonstrate Babylon's wealth

Who ordered the construction of the Lighthouse of Alexandria?

• Julius Caesar

• Ptolemy I of Egypt

• Cleopatra

• Alexander the Great

What happened to the Colossus of Rhodes?

• It was dismantled to build another monument

• It collapsed after an earthquake

• It was taken down by invaders

• It was destroyed by a tsunami