Test: Seven Wonders of Medieval World - UPSC MCQ

The Great Wall of China belongs to the list of the new seven wonders of the world and is not among the medieval wonders

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, one of the Seven Wonders of the Medieval World, were located in present-day Iraq.

The Pont du Gard, located in France, is famous for its complex system of aqueducts and water supply.

The Great Pyramid of Giza was built during the reign of Pharaoh Khufu.

The Colosseum, also known as the Flavian Amphitheater, is famous for its gladiatorial contests and public spectacles.

The Statue of Zeus at Olympia was created by the renowned Greek sculptor Phidias.

The Leaning Tower of Pisa was originally built as a bell tower for the adjacent cathedral.

The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus was dedicated to the goddess Artemis and was situated in present-day Turkey.

The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus was built as a tomb for Mausolus, a satrap of the Persian Empire.

The Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Medieval World, stood on the island of Pharos in Egypt.

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon suffered significant damage from an earthquake in the 13th century, leading to their eventual ruin.

The Taj Mahal was commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal.

The Hagia Sophia, located in Istanbul (formerly Constantinople), is renowned for its intricate mosaic work and architecture that combines Christian and Islamic elements.

The Great Sphinx of Giza is believed to represent the Pharaoh Khafre, who ruled during the 4th Dynasty of the Old Kingdom.

The Leaning Tower of Pisa leans at an angle of approximately 15 degrees from the vertical.

The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus reflects the classical architectural style of ancient Greece.

The Colosseum was capable of accommodating approximately 80,000 spectators during its prime.

The Seven Wonders of the Medieval World were listed by the ancient Roman scholar and writer, Pliny the Elder.

The Lighthouse of Alexandria was constructed during the reign of Ptolemy II, a Hellenistic king of Egypt.

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.