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Worksheets7 Wonders
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 2mins
Approximately how long did it take to build the Taj Mahal and its surrounding structures?
10 years
20 years
30 years
40 years
Which part of the Taj Mahal and its surrounding structures is asymmetrical?
The tombs within
The gardens
The gate
The white marble mausoleum
The Great Wall was the combined effort of how many Chinese dynasties?
2
3
4
5
Is the Great Wall visible from space?
Of course it is, it is HUGE!
I just have to whip out a telescope
Under specific conditions, perhaps I can
Err obviously not...
Within the Roman Colosseum, fights between who took place?
Gladiators vs gladiators/animals
Gladiators vs gladiators
Gladiators vs animals
Animals vs Animals
Who could decide if the losing gladiator was to be killed or spared?
The emperor
The crowd
The victorious gladiator
The emperor and the crowds
How many months were there in the Mayan calendar?
12
14
16
18
Why is the temple of warriors known as such?
It was where warriors were sacrificed to the Mayan gods
It was where warriors fought in ceremonial fights
Warriors are painted on its surrounding structures
It was where the greatest Mayan warriors were honoured
What made Petra rich during its time?
Water
Gold
Treasures of Egyptian Pharaohs
Spices
What is the name of the narrow gorge which leads into Petra?
Piq
Riq
Siq
Tiq
How did Christ the Redeemer end up in the list of 7 Wonders?
Through a loophole which was exploited during voting
Because it is the grandest statue in the world
It has great historical value
Because it was built in honour of a royalty
What is the true purpose of Machu Picchu?
As a royal estate for emperors and nobles
A religious site
A city devoted to the coronation of kings
Nobody really knows for sure
The masonry technique used by the Incas was known as ashlar. What is its most defining feature?
No mortar was required as the stones were cut to fit perfectly together
The resulting structure was strong enough to withstand earthquakes
Buildings could be built much faster and cheaper
You couldn't even fit a knife blade through
