Wonders of the World: From Giza to Petra

From the Taj Mahal to Petra and the Great Pyramid, discover the ancient and new wonders that amaze travellers.

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8 questions in the Geography & History category, about 3 min. Here are the questions you'll answer — correct answers and explanations appear as you play.

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Which is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing?
In which Indian city is the Taj Mahal located?
The rock-cut city of Petra is in which country?
Which of these is NOT one of the New Seven Wonders chosen in 2007?
In which city does the Colosseum stand?
The famous Christ the Redeemer statue overlooks which city?
The ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria stood in which present-day country?
The Great Wall was mainly built to protect which country from northern invasions?

Instructions

Answer each question about the world's most famous wonders. Explanations follow every answer.

Wonders of the World: From Giza to Petra

A familiar monument can be easy to recognize but harder to place in the right city, country or historical group. This eight-question quiz explores that gap through ancient wonders and the New Seven Wonders chosen in 2007. From the Great Pyramid of Giza to the rock-cut city of Petra, you will connect famous names with locations, distinguish between lists of wonders and recall why particular structures were built. The questions take you to the Taj Mahal, the Colosseum and Christ the Redeemer, while also asking about the Lighthouse of Alexandria and the defensive purpose of the Great Wall. Each answer is followed by an explanation that adds a specific detail, such as Petra’s Nabataean builders, the Colosseum’s estimated capacity or the Ming-era sections of the wall. The appeal lies in combining geographical recall with historical context: knowing a landmark’s name is only the starting point. Read carefully, especially when asked which monument does not belong to the 2007 selection.

What you will learn

Locate the Taj Mahal in Agra, Petra in Jordan, the Colosseum in Rome and Christ the Redeemer above Rio de Janeiro.
Distinguish the Great Pyramid, the only surviving ancient wonder, from the New Seven Wonders selected in 2007, which do not include the Eiffel Tower.
Connect the Taj Mahal with Shah Jahan’s tribute to Mumtaz Mahal and the Great Wall with protection against northern invasions.
Recall historical details: Petra was carved by the Nabataeans, the Colosseum was completed in AD 80, and Christ the Redeemer was completed in 1931.

Frequently asked questions

Which ancient wonder is still standing?: The Great Pyramid of Giza is the only surviving one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. About 4,500 years old, it is also the oldest ancient wonder.
Is the Eiffel Tower one of the New Seven Wonders?: No. The seven chosen in 2007 are the Great Wall, Petra, Christ the Redeemer, Machu Picchu, Chichén Itzá, the Colosseum and the Taj Mahal.
Where did the Lighthouse of Alexandria stand?: It stood on the island of Pharos in present-day Egypt. The explanation also connects the island’s name with the French word “phare,” meaning lighthouse.