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Test your knowledge on the ancient wonders of the world, their history, and significance.
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What was the tallest ancient wonder?
Great Pyramid of Giza
Colossus of Rhodes
Lighthouse of Alexandria
Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
79% got this right
It was the tallest man-made structure for over 3,800 years, at 481 feet (146.6 meters).
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Which ancient wonder was destroyed by an earthquake in 226 BC?
Colossus of Rhodes
Great Pyramid of Giza
Lighthouse of Alexandria
Temple of Artemis
36% got this right
The statue stood for only 54 years before it was destroyed by the earthquake.
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Which ancient wonder was dedicated to the Greek goddess of hunting?
Temple of Artemis
Lighthouse of Alexandria
Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
Statue of Zeus
54% got this right
The temple was located in Ephesus, which is now modern-day Turkey.
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Where was the Lighthouse of Alexandria located?
27% got this right
The lighthouse in Alexandria, Egypt was one of the tallest structures in the ancient world, at 330 feet (100 meters).
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Which ancient wonder was located in modern-day Iraq?
Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Great Pyramid of Giza
Statue of Zeus
Temple of Artemis
82% got this right
The gardens were built by King Nebuchadnezzar II for his wife, who missed her homeland's greenery.
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Which ancient wonder was a tomb for King Mausolus?
Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
Colossus of Rhodes
Great Pyramid of Giza
Temple of Artemis
62% got this right
The tomb was built by his wife, Artemisia, and was adorned with sculptures and friezes.
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Which ancient wonder was built to honor the Greek god of thunder?
Statue of Zeus
Colossus of Rhodes
Lighthouse of Alexandria
Temple of Artemis
85% got this right
The statue was made of gold and ivory and was about 43 feet (13 meters) tall.
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Which ancient wonder was the only one to survive largely intact until modern times?
Great Pyramid of Giza
Colossus of Rhodes
Lighthouse of Alexandria
Temple of Artemis
72% got this right
It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders and the only one to remain largely intact.
