Exploring the Seven Ancient Wonders

What was the primary purpose of the Great Pyramid of Giza?

• To function as a marketplace for trade.

• To serve as a temple for worshiping gods.

• To act as a military fortress for defense.

• To serve as a tomb for Pharaoh Khufu.

Who commissioned the construction of the Great Pyramid?

• Pharaoh Ramses

• Queen Hatshepsut

• King Tutankhamun

• Pharaoh Khufu

What material was predominantly used in the construction of the Temple of Artemis?

• Brick

• Granite

• Wood

• Marble

Which ancient king is associated with the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?

• Cyrus the Great

• Hammurabi

• Nebuchadnezzar II

• Sargon of Akkad

What architectural feature is the Temple of Artemis known for?

• A large central courtyard.

• The use of 127 columns in the Ionic style.

• A series of intricate mosaics.

• A single massive dome structure.

What was the height of the Great Pyramid of Giza when it was completed?

• 120 meters (394 feet)

• 150 meters (492 feet)

• 130 meters (427 feet)

• 146.6 meters (481 feet)

Which ancient wonder was known for its massive statue of Zeus?

• Great Pyramid of Giza

• Statue of Zeus at Olympia

• Hanging Gardens of Babylon

• Colossus of Rhodes

What was the significance of the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus?

• A temple dedicated to the goddess Athena.

• It was a monumental tomb and one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

• A palace built for a Persian king.

• A famous ancient library located in Alexandria.

How did the Colossus of Rhodes meet its end?

• A volcanic eruption in 200 BC.

• A naval attack by the Romans in 150 BC.

• An earthquake in 226 BC.

• A lightning strike in 100 BC.

What innovative technology was used in the construction of the Lighthouse of Alexandria?

• Use of large mirrors and fire for illumination.

• Use of solar panels for energy

• Construction with reinforced concrete

• Incorporation of wind turbines for power