7 MODERN WONDERS OF THEWORLD

Question 1

• The vast _______ was built over nearly1800years
• The combined length of those layers is estimated
  to be 10,000 to 20,000 kilometers.
• Qin Shi Huang
• To protect their territory against Mongolia
• They want to regulate the silkroad (traders and merchant)

Answer 1

1. THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA

Question 2

• is a Mayan city on the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico.
• It flourished in the 9th and 10th centuries CE.
• one of the famous archeological sites in the world and was a major city in Mayan civilization
• El Castillo or Castle in _______ has a total of365steps
• know for their astronomical abilities
• they discovered the calendar

Answer 2

2. CHICHEN ITZA

Question 3

• The city of _____ was built by the Nabateans, Jordan
• The Hellenistic facades are carved directly into the canyons and use the natural terrain as guides.
• Carved Canyons structure
• “Rose City”
• not suitable for living and agriculture because it designate in dessert.

Answer 3

PETRA

Question 4

• This Incan site near Cuzco, Peru, was “discovered” in 1911 by Hiram Bingham
• It was believed to be the Vilcabamba.
• Inca Civilization
• it was believed to be the Vilcabamba. “Lost City of Inca”
• It features agricultural terraces, plazas, residential areas, and temples.
• Peru also colonized by Spaniards
• Andes Mountain

Answer 4

4. MACHU PICCHU

Question 5

• The most recently constructed of
  the new Seven Wonders,
• 125 ft.
• Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (River of January)
• Cristo Redentor
• The statue was commissioned by the Catholic Church
  in the early 20th century
• 1,145 tons
• It is considered the largest Art Deco sculpture in the
  world. - It symbolizes peace, faith, and welcoming spirit of
  Brazil

Answer 5

5. THE CHRIST THE REDEMEER

Question 6

• Rome, Italy
• ________ in Rome was built in the first century
  by order of the Emperor Vespasian.
• Largest amphitheater in the modern times
• The amphitheater measures 620 by 513 feet (189 by
  156 meters) and features a complex system of vaults.
• It could hold 50,000 spectators, who watched a variety
  of events.
• It’s purpose is Entertainment, Gladiator Fights of
  slaves

Answer 6

6. THE COLOSSEUM

Question 7

• The _______ is one of the crowning architectural
  achievements of the Mughal empire.
• The building reflects the Mughal architectural style, stressing symmetry and balance.
• It took around 20,000 workers and 16 years to build
• India
• It was a tomb built for Mumtaz Mahal by his husband
  Emperor Shah Jahan
• because of prolong labor and postpartum hemorrage
  built for 16 years

Answer 7

7. TAJ MAHAL