Of the original 7 Wonders, which is the only one that still stands today?
Pyramids of Giza
Hanging Gardens of Babylon are located in __________.
Iraq
a million
How did the United States get the Statue of Liberty?
Gift from France
What is another word for the Northern Lights?
Aurora Borealis
Where is the Colosseum located?
Italy
The Statue of Zeus and Colossus of Rhodes are both located in what country?
Greece
Why were the Egyptian pyramids built?
as burial sites for the Pharaohs.
Where is Christ the Redeemer located?
Brazil
What mountain range is Mount Everest located in?
Himalayan Mountains
Petra is a _____________ city located in Jordan.
Ancient Rock
What was the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus made out of?
Marble
Why are there none of the original treasures that the pharaohs were buried with still in the pyramids?
Because grave robbers stole them thousands of years ago?
Who built Machu Picchu located in Peru?
The Incans
What is the name of the only LIVING natural wonder?
The Great Barrier Reef
What year was the Terracotta Army discovered?
1974
What is the name of the Ancient Wonder that was built to help navigate ships in the port of the city?
Lighthouse of Alexandria
How long is the Great Wall of China?
More than 5000 miles long
The largest Palace in the World is located in China. What is it called?
The Forbidden City
Victoria Falls is located between what two countries in Africa?
Zambi and Zimbabwe
Why was Stonehenge built?
Noone is sure, it could be a burial site, place of worship or a calendar
Why was the Temple of Artemis built?
To honor Artemis, an Ancient Greek God
Why were the pyramids of Egypt all built to the west of the Nile River?
The Western side was associated with the land of the dead.
How many steps does the pyramid, Chichen Itza have?
365 - one for each day of the year.
What are the four different ecosystems of the Amazon rainforest?
1. The surface (forest floor)
2. The Under-story
3. The Canopy
4. Emergent Layer