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Bing Wonders Of The World Quiz: 10 Questions With Answers
From ancient pyramids to modern marvels, the concept of "Wonders of the World" has captivated human imagination for centuries. This quiz explores the famous lists of wonders, from the classical Seven Wonders of the Ancient World to contemporary compilations chosen by modern organizations and global votes.
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1 Which of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is the only one still standing today?
- A Colossus of Rhodes
- B Lighthouse of Alexandria
- C Great Pyramid of Giza
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✓ Answer: C. Great Pyramid of Giza
Did you know? The Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt was the earliest wonder to be completed and remains to the modern day, while all others have been destroyed or lost to time.
2 In what year was the canonical list of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World established?
- A 1572
- B 1397
- C 1756
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✓ Answer: A. 1572
Did you know? The canonical Seven Wonders were established in 1572 in the work Octo Mundi Miracula, based on various classical sources that differed widely from each other.
3 Which ancient wonder was located in a harbor on a Greek island?
- A Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
- B Lighthouse of Alexandria
- C Colossus of Rhodes
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✓ Answer: C. Colossus of Rhodes
Did you know? The Colossus of Rhodes stood in the harbor of the city of Rhodes on the Greek island of the same name and was an iconic statue from classical antiquity.
4 Why did the ancient Greeks choose the number seven for their wonders list?
- A It represented perfection and plenty, and matched the known planets plus the Sun and Moon
- B It was the number of civilizations in the Mediterranean
- C It represented the seven continents
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✓ Answer: A. It represented perfection and plenty, and matched the known planets plus the Sun and Moon
Did you know? The Greeks believed seven represented perfection and plenty, and importantly, it equaled the five known planets of their time plus the Sun and Moon.
5 Which organization compiled a list of Seven Wonders of the Modern World in 1994?
- A American Society of Civil Engineers
- B UNESCO
- C National Geographic
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✓ Answer: A. American Society of Civil Engineers
Did you know? In 1994, the American Society of Civil Engineers created this list to pay tribute to the greatest civil engineering achievements of the 20th century.
6 In November 2006, USA Today and Good Morning America revealed a list of wonders that included which additional wonder added in response to viewer feedback?
- A Grand Canyon
- B Great Barrier Reef
- C Mount Everest
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✓ Answer: A. Grand Canyon
Did you know? The Grand Canyon was added as an eighth wonder on November 24, 2006, after viewers requested its inclusion in the New Seven Wonders list.
7 Which natural wonder was listed by CNN in 1997 as part of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World?
- A Sahara Desert
- B Aurora in high-latitude regions
- C Atacama Desert
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✓ Answer: B. Aurora in high-latitude regions
Did you know? Aurora, also known as the Northern and Southern Lights occurring in high-latitude regions around the Arctic and Antarctic, was included on CNN's 1997 natural wonders list.
8 What was unique about the Great Pyramid of Giza's status in the 2007 New 7 Wonders announcement?
- A It was added as an honorary candidate rather than being won
- B It was removed from all future lists
- C It was declared the greatest wonder ever
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✓ Answer: A. It was added as an honorary candidate rather than being won
Did you know? Although the Great Pyramid of Giza was not among the winners announced in 2007, it was added as an honorary candidate due to its historical significance.
9 Which of the following is listed as one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature?
- A Yosemite Falls
- B Iguazu Falls
- C Niagara Falls
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✓ Answer: B. Iguazu Falls
Did you know? Iguazu Falls, located on the border between Argentina and Brazil, was selected as part of the New 7 Wonders of Nature through a global poll conducted from 2007 to 2011.
10 Which organization drew up the list of Seven Wonders of the Underwater World in 1989?
- A World Wildlife Fund
- B NOAA
- C CEDAM International
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✓ Answer: C. CEDAM International
Did you know? CEDAM International, an American-based non-profit group dedicated to ocean preservation and research, assembled marine scientists including Eugenie Clark to choose underwater areas worthy of protection.
About Wonders Of The World
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is the oldest known list of spectacular human-made structures, with its canonical version established in 1572. The number seven was chosen because ancient Greeks believed it represented perfection and plenty, and it matched the number of planets known at that time plus the Sun and Moon.
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