HIP QUIZ YEAR 6 AUGUST

What is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that was located in Egypt?

• The Statue of Zeus at Olympia

• The Great Pyramid of Giza

• The Colossus of Rhodes

Why were there only seven wonders chosen in ancient times?

• The number seven was considered lucky.

• There were only seven impressive sights.

• The ancient Greeks believed the number seven represented perfection.

Where was the Lighthouse of Alexandria located?

• Athens, Greece

• Rome, Italy

• Alexandria, Egypt

What material was the Colossus of Rhodes made from?

• Stone

• Bronze and iron

• Marble

What was the purpose of the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus?

• To serve as a tomb

• As a place of worship for the goddess Artemis

• To guide sailors

Which wonder was built by King Nebuchadnezzar II for his wife?

• The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus

• The Hanging Gardens of Babylon

• The Temple of Artemis

What is special about the Great Pyramid of Giza today?

• It is the tallest structure in the world.

• It is the only one of the ancient Seven Wonders still standing.

• It is made of gold.

Which wonder was a statue of a Greek god seated on a throne?

• The Colossus of Rhodes

• The Statue of Zeus at Olympia

• The Lighthouse of Alexandria

What happened to the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus?

• It was buried by a volcano.

• It was destroyed by earthquakes.

• It was turned into a palace.

What did the ancient Greeks believe about the number seven?

• It was unlucky.

• It represented imperfection.

• It represented perfection.