In 2000 a ___________ foundation launched a campaign to determine the New Seven Wonders of the World.

The original Seven Wonders list was compiled in the 2nd century BCE—and that only one that is still standing (the ____________ of Giza).

True or False-Concerning making the new 7 Modern Wonders of the World list-more than 100 million votes were cast on the Internet or by text messaging

Concerning making the new 7 Modern Wonders of the World list- The final results, which were announced in __________.

True or False-Concerning making the new 7 Modern Wonders of the World list-Everyone that voted completely agreed with the new list.

The Great _______ of China is one of the world’s largest building projects.

The Great Wall of China was close to 5,500 ________ long, however some estimates are it is 13,710 ________ long.

Concerning the Great Wall of China-Work began in the 7th century BCE and continued for __________ years.

Concerning the Great Wall of China-The structure contained several _______________ and barracks.

The Great of China wall was not very effective at preventing ______________.

True or False-History Scholars have stated that the Great Wall of China served more as a display of strength and power.

Chichén Itzá is a Mayan city on the Yucatán Peninsula in __________, which flourished in the 9th and 10th centuries CE.

The stepped ___________ El Castillo (“The Castle”), rises up 79 feet (24 meters) above the Main Plaza.

Concerning Chichhen Itza- The structure features a total of _______ steps, the number of days in the solar year.

During the spring and autumnal equinoxes, the setting sun casts shadows on the pyramid that give the appearance of a ____________.

__________ : This mausoleum complex in Agra, India, is regarded as one of the world’s most iconic monument.

The Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Shah Jahān to honor his ________ Mumtāz Maḥal (“Chosen One of the Palace”), who died in 1631 giving birth to their 14th child.

The Taj Mahal- took about 22 years and ___________ workers to construct the complex, which includes an immense garden with a reflecting pool.

The mausoleum of the the Taj Mahal is made of __________ marble that features stones in geometric and floral patterns.

True or False-According to some reports, Shah Jahān wished to have his own mausoleum made out of black marble. However, he was deposed by one of his sons before any work began.

The Colosseum in ________ was built in the first century by order of the Emperor Vespasian.

Colosseum in Rome A feat of engineering, the amphitheater measures 620 by 513 feet and features a complex system of ___________.

It was capable of holding ___________ spectators, who watched a variety of events. Perhaps most notable were gladiator fights, though men battling animals was also common.

True or False-According to some estimates about 500,000 people died in the Colosseum in Rome.

In the Colosseum so many animals were captured and then killed there that certain species reportedly became ____________.

Christ the Redeemer, a colossal statue of Jesus, stands atop Mount Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro. Its origins date to just after ___________.

Regarding Christ the Redeemer, Construction began in 1926 and was completed ________ years later.

________________-The resulting monument stands 98 feet tall—not including its base, which is about 26 feet high—and its outstretched arms span 92 feet.

True or False-Christ the Redeemer is made of reinforced concrete and is covered in approximately six million tiles.

This Incan site near Cuzco, Peru, was “discovered” in 1911 by Hiram Bingham.

What is known is that Machu Picchu is one of the few major pre-__________ruins found nearly intact.

The ancient city of _________, Jordan, is located in a remote valley, nestled among sandstone mountains and cliffs.

Regarding Petra, Noted carvers, the Nabataeans chiseled dwellings, temples, and tombs into the sandstone, which changed color with the shifting _______.

True or False-In addition, they constructed a water system that allowed for lush gardens and farming. At its height, Petra reportedly had a population of 300,000.

Although rediscovered in ________, Petra was largely ignored by archaeologists until the late 20th century, and many questions remain about the city.