Facts about The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

The video explores the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, highlighting their historical significance and the stories behind each. It covers the Ishtar Gate, Lighthouse of Alexandria, Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, Colossus of Rhodes, Temple of Artemis, Statue of Zeus, and the Great Pyramid of Giza, providing insights into their construction, cultural impact, and eventual fate.

Which ancient wonder was replaced by the Lighthouse of Alexandria on the list of Seven Wonders?

• The Hanging Gardens of Babylon

• The Ishtar Gate

• The Colossus of Rhodes

• The Temple of Artemis

What was the primary purpose of the Lighthouse of Alexandria?

• To serve as a temple

• To guide ships

• To mark a city boundary

• To commemorate a battle

What is the main controversy surrounding the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?

• Its purpose

• Its builder

• Its location

• Its exact height

Who was the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus built for?

• King Ptolemy

• King Mausolus

• King Nebuchadnezzar

• King Sennacherib

What was the primary reason for the construction of the Colossus of Rhodes?

• To honor the god Helios

• To serve as a lighthouse

• To mark a city boundary

• To commemorate a military victory

What was the Temple of Artemis primarily known for?

• Its size

• Its sculptures

• Its height

• Its location

Who designed the Statue of Zeus at Olympia?

• Caligula

• Phidias

• Suetonius

• Pliny the Elder

What was the fate of the Statue of Zeus?

• It was destroyed by an earthquake

• It was moved to Rome

• It was destroyed by a fire

• It was moved to Constantinople

Which wonder is the only one still standing today?

• The Colossus of Rhodes

• The Great Pyramid of Giza

• The Statue of Zeus

• The Temple of Artemis

Which wonder was known for its resplendent ivory and gold surface?

• The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus

• The Temple of Artemis

• The Hanging Gardens of Babylon

• The Statue of Zeus