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Which of the following is NOT one of the Seven Wonders of the Medieval World?
- a)The Great Wall of China
- b)The Leaning Tower of Pisa
- c)The Colosseum
- d)The Pyramids of Egypt
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the following is NOT one of the Seven Wonders of the Medieval World?
a)
The Great Wall of China
b)
The Leaning Tower of Pisa
c)
The Colosseum
d)
The Pyramids of Egypt
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Arun Khatri answered |
The Great Wall of China is not one of the Seven Wonders of the Medieval World. It is a wonder of the ancient world.
The Lighthouse of Alexandria was constructed during the reign of which ancient king?- a)Alexander the Great
- b)Julius Caesar
- c)Cleopatra
- d)Ptolemy II
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
The Lighthouse of Alexandria was constructed during the reign of which ancient king?
a)
Alexander the Great
b)
Julius Caesar
c)
Cleopatra
d)
Ptolemy II
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Zara Khan answered |
The Lighthouse of Alexandria was constructed during the reign of Ptolemy II, a Hellenistic king of Egypt.
The construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza is believed to have been commissioned by:- a)Ramses II
- b)Cleopatra
- c)Pharaoh Khufu
- d)Alexander the Great
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
The construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza is believed to have been commissioned by:
a)
Ramses II
b)
Cleopatra
c)
Pharaoh Khufu
d)
Alexander the Great
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Anita Desai answered |
The Great Pyramid of Giza was built during the reign of Pharaoh Khufu.
Which wonder was partially destroyed by an earthquake in the 13th century, leading to its ultimate ruin?- a)The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
- b)The Great Pyramid of Giza
- c)The Colosseum
- d)The Statue of Zeus at Olympia
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which wonder was partially destroyed by an earthquake in the 13th century, leading to its ultimate ruin?
a)
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
b)
The Great Pyramid of Giza
c)
The Colosseum
d)
The Statue of Zeus at Olympia
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Rahul Choudhury answered |
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon suffered significant damage from an earthquake in the 13th century, leading to their eventual ruin.
Which wonder is renowned for its intricate mosaic work and architecture blending Christian and Islamic styles?- a)The Hagia Sophia
- b)The Pont du Gard
- c)The Colosseum
- d)The Great Pyramid of Giza
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
Which wonder is renowned for its intricate mosaic work and architecture blending Christian and Islamic styles?
a)
The Hagia Sophia
b)
The Pont du Gard
c)
The Colosseum
d)
The Great Pyramid of Giza
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Suresh Reddy answered |
The Hagia Sophia, located in Istanbul (formerly Constantinople), is renowned for its intricate mosaic work and architecture that combines Christian and Islamic elements.
Which of the Seven Wonders of the Medieval World is the only one still standing today?- a)The Taj Mahal
- b)The Great Pyramid of Giza
- c)The Colosseum
- d)The Hagia Sophia
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which of the Seven Wonders of the Medieval World is the only one still standing today?
a)
The Taj Mahal
b)
The Great Pyramid of Giza
c)
The Colosseum
d)
The Hagia Sophia
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Vikram Verma answered |
The Colosseum is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Medieval World that is still standing today. It is a testament to the advanced engineering and architectural skills of the ancient Romans.
The Great Sphinx of Giza is believed to represent:- a)The Pharaoh Khafre
- b)The Pharaoh Tutankhamun
- c)The Pharaoh Ramses II
- d)The Pharaoh Khufu
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The Great Sphinx of Giza is believed to represent:
a)
The Pharaoh Khafre
b)
The Pharaoh Tutankhamun
c)
The Pharaoh Ramses II
d)
The Pharaoh Khufu
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Zara Khan answered |
The Great Sphinx of Giza is believed to represent the Pharaoh Khafre, who ruled during the 4th Dynasty of the Old Kingdom.
The Colosseum could accommodate approximately how many spectators during its prime?- a)20,000
- b)50,000
- c)80,000
- d)100,000
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
The Colosseum could accommodate approximately how many spectators during its prime?
a)
20,000
b)
50,000
c)
80,000
d)
100,000
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Priya Menon answered |
The Colosseum was capable of accommodating approximately 80,000 spectators during its prime.
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were located in which present-day country?- a)Egypt
- b)Iraq
- c)Greece
- d)India
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were located in which present-day country?
a)
Egypt
b)
Iraq
c)
Greece
d)
India
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|
Anita Desai answered |
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the Seven Wonders of the Medieval World, were located in present-day Iraq.
Which wonder is an ancient amphitheater known for its gladiatorial contests and public spectacles?- a)The Taj Mahal
- b)The Colosseum
- c)The Leaning Tower of Pisa
- d)The Great Sphinx of Giza
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
Which wonder is an ancient amphitheater known for its gladiatorial contests and public spectacles?
a)
The Taj Mahal
b)
The Colosseum
c)
The Leaning Tower of Pisa
d)
The Great Sphinx of Giza
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|
Anita Desai answered |
The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheater, is famous for its gladiatorial contests and public spectacles.
Which wonder is famous for its complex system of aqueducts and water supply?- a)The Great Pyramid of Giza
- b)The Colosseum
- c)Hagia Sophia
- d)The Pont du Gard
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
Which wonder is famous for its complex system of aqueducts and water supply?
a)
The Great Pyramid of Giza
b)
The Colosseum
c)
Hagia Sophia
d)
The Pont du Gard
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|
Anita Desai answered |
The Pont du Gard, located in France, is famous for its complex system of aqueducts and water supply.
The Seven Wonders of the Medieval World were listed by which ancient scholar and writer?- a)Herodotus
- b)Aristotle
- c)Pliny the Elder
- d)Marco Polo
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
The Seven Wonders of the Medieval World were listed by which ancient scholar and writer?
a)
Herodotus
b)
Aristotle
c)
Pliny the Elder
d)
Marco Polo
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|
Zara Khan answered |
The Seven Wonders of the Medieval World were listed by the ancient Roman scholar and writer, Pliny the Elder.
The Lighthouse of Alexandria, also known as the Pharos of Alexandria, stood on the island of Pharos in:- a)Greece
- b)Egypt
- c)Italy
- d)Spain
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?
The Lighthouse of Alexandria, also known as the Pharos of Alexandria, stood on the island of Pharos in:
a)
Greece
b)
Egypt
c)
Italy
d)
Spain
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|
Sanjay Rana answered |
The Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Medieval World, stood on the island of Pharos in Egypt.
The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus was a tomb built for:- a)Julius Caesar
- b)Cleopatra
- c)Alexander the Great
- d)Mausolus
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?
The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus was a tomb built for:
a)
Julius Caesar
b)
Cleopatra
c)
Alexander the Great
d)
Mausolus
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|
Sanjay Rana answered |
The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus was built as a tomb for Mausolus, a satrap of the Persian Empire.
The construction of the Leaning Tower of Pisa began in the 12th century. It was originally built as:- a)A bell tower
- b)An observatory
- c)A lighthouse
- d)A royal residence
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?
The construction of the Leaning Tower of Pisa began in the 12th century. It was originally built as:
a)
A bell tower
b)
An observatory
c)
A lighthouse
d)
A royal residence
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|
Anita Desai answered |
The Leaning Tower of Pisa was originally built as a bell tower for the adjacent cathedral.
The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus is an example of which architectural style?- a)Gothic
- b)Baroque
- c)Classical
- d)Byzantine
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus is an example of which architectural style?
a)
Gothic
b)
Baroque
c)
Classical
d)
Byzantine
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|
Vikram Verma answered |
The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus reflects the classical architectural style of ancient Greece.
Which wonder is a temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis?- a)The Lighthouse of Alexandria
- b)The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
- c)The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
- d)The Statue of Zeus at Olympia
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
Which wonder is a temple dedicated to the goddess Artemis?
a)
The Lighthouse of Alexandria
b)
The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus
c)
The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
d)
The Statue of Zeus at Olympia
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|
Priya Menon answered |
The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus was dedicated to the goddess Artemis and was situated in present-day Turkey.
The construction of the Taj Mahal, a wonder of the modern world, was commissioned by the Mughal Emperor:- a)Aurangzeb
- b)Akbar
- c)Shah Jahan
- d)Babur
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
The construction of the Taj Mahal, a wonder of the modern world, was commissioned by the Mughal Emperor:
a)
Aurangzeb
b)
Akbar
c)
Shah Jahan
d)
Babur
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|
Rahul Choudhury answered |
The Taj Mahal was commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal.
The Statue of Zeus at Olympia was created by which renowned sculptor?- a)Michelangelo
- b)Leonardo da Vinci
- c)Phidias
- d)Donatello
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
The Statue of Zeus at Olympia was created by which renowned sculptor?
a)
Michelangelo
b)
Leonardo da Vinci
c)
Phidias
d)
Donatello
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Anita Desai answered |
The Statue of Zeus at Olympia was created by the renowned Greek sculptor Phidias.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa leans at an angle of approximately:- a)5 degrees
- b)10 degrees
- c)15 degrees
- d)20 degrees
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?
The Leaning Tower of Pisa leans at an angle of approximately:
a)
5 degrees
b)
10 degrees
c)
15 degrees
d)
20 degrees
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Zara Khan answered |
The Leaning Tower of Pisa leans at an angle of approximately 15 degrees from the vertical.
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