PODAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL ICSE -ISC Nerul

I KNOW IT ALL -QUIZ

Topic- Seven Wonders of the World Grade- I & II

Let’s get acquainted with few facts about the seven wonders of the
World.

1) When was the list of New 7 Wonders of the World released?

Ans. 7 July 2007

2) The name of which monument means “at the mouth of the well of the Itza.”

Ans. Chichen Itza

3) Who was the architect of the Taj Mahal?

Ans. Ustad Ahmad Lahauri

4) In which state of India is the Taj Mahal situated?

Ans. Uttar Pradesh

5) This famous statue is situated at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on the Corcovado Hill. It
was made in France and transported in Brazil Its name is?

Ans. Christ the Redeemer

6) Name the largest amphitheatre in the world. It could hold an estimated 50,000
to 80,000 spectators?
Ans. The Colosseum

7) A monument that consists of more than 150 buildings ranging from baths and
houses to temples and sanctuaries located in Andes Mountains, Peru.
Ans. Machu Picchu
8) This ancient city is carved out of sheer rock and is located in Jordan. It is built
in 312 BCE. It is a UNESCO heritage site, its name is?
Ans. Petra

9) About how long is the Great Wall of China today?

Ans. 4000 miles

10) Why was the Great Wall of China built?

Ans. To keep out invaders