Seven Wonders of the world - MCQs with answers

ANSWER: a) The Pyramids of Egypt

The Pyramids of Egypt are a group of three pyramids. They are Khufu, Khafra and Menkuara at Giza which is near Cairo. The Great Pyramid at Giza was the tallest man-made structure in the world for almost 4,000 years. Only the pyramids last, among the seven ancient wonders.

ANSWER: c) Great Wall of China
In the second century AD the seven wonders of the world were first designated by Antipater of Sidon. The Pyramids of Egypt, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Tomb of Mausolus, the Temple of Diana at Ephesus, the Colossus of Rhodes, the Statue of Jupiter Olympus, and the Pharos of Alexandria includes the seven ancient wonders of the world.

ANSWER: d) Sostratus of Cnidus

During the 3rd century BC, Sostratus of Cnidus designed the lighthouse of Alexandria on the island of Pharos off Alexandria, Egypt. In the 13th century it was destroyed by an earthquake.

ANSWER: d) The Eiffel Tower in Paris

Taj Mahal of Agra, Pyramid at Chichen Itza, Machu Picchu, Statue of Christ The Redeemer, Great Wall of China, Roman Colosseum, Ruins of Petra includes the seven new wonders of the world.

ANSWER: c) Pachacutec

In the 15th century, Machu Picchu was built by the Incan Emperor Pachacutec. It is the medieval city in the clouds on the mountain known as Machu Picchu which means “Old Mountain”. It is located in Peru.

ANSWER: c) Heitor de Silva Costa

It was completed in 1931. The statue is the largest Art Deco-style sculpture in the world and is one of Rio de Janeiro’s most recognizable landmarks.