What was the Colosseum mainly used for?

Gladiator fights and public spectacles

Bing Wonders of the World Quiz – Ancient and Modern Sites

In the Bing Wonders of the World Quiz, ancient and modern landmarks share the spotlight, from the Great Pyramid and the Hanging Gardens to the Great Wall, Petra, Christ the Redeemer and the Taj Mahal. You know the names, but can you match the wonders with their locations and stories?

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🎯 Daily Trivia Challenge • 🧠 10 Questions • ⏱️ 150 Seconds

Question 1 / 10 Time: 150s

Ancient
Which ancient wonder is the only one of the original seven that still stands today?
Ancient
The Hanging Gardens were said to be in which ancient city?
Ancient
The Colossus of Rhodes was a giant statue of which Greek god?
Modern
In which year were the New Seven Wonders of the World announced after a global vote?
Modern
Which New Seven Wonder overlooks Rio de Janeiro?
India
Who built the Taj Mahal as a tomb for his wife Mumtaz Mahal?
Mexico
Chichén Itzá was built by which civilization?
Rome
What was the Colosseum mainly used for?
Ancient
Which ancient wonder was a huge temple in the city of Ephesus, in today's Turkey?
China
Is the Great Wall of China easily visible from the Moon with the naked eye?

Explanations: answer key for all 10 questions

Q1: Which ancient wonder is the only one of the original seven that still stands today?
Answer: The Great Pyramid of Giza
The Great Pyramid was built around 2560 BC for the pharaoh Khufu. It was the tallest human-made structure for nearly 4,000 years.
Q2: The Hanging Gardens were said to be in which ancient city?
Answer: Babylon
No archaeological proof of the gardens has been found in Babylon. Some historians think they were actually in Nineveh.
Q3: The Colossus of Rhodes was a giant statue of which Greek god?
Answer: Helios
The bronze statue of the sun god stood about 33 meters tall. An earthquake toppled it around 226 BC.
Q4: In which year were the New Seven Wonders of the World announced after a global vote?
Answer: 2007
The results were announced in Lisbon on July 7, 2007. Millions of people voted online and by phone.
Q5: Which New Seven Wonder overlooks Rio de Janeiro?
Answer: Christ the Redeemer
The statue on Corcovado Mountain was completed in 1931. It is about 30 meters tall, not counting its base.
Q6: Who built the Taj Mahal as a tomb for his wife Mumtaz Mahal?
Answer: Shah Jahan
The Mughal emperor began the white marble mausoleum in Agra around 1632. About 20,000 workers helped build it.
Q7: Chichén Itzá was built by which civilization?
Answer: The Maya
Its pyramid, El Castillo, shows a shadow shaped like a serpent at the spring and autumn equinoxes.
Q8: What was the Colosseum mainly used for?
Answer: Gladiator fights and public spectacles
The amphitheater could hold around 50,000 spectators. Chariot races took place at the Circus Maximus instead.
Q9: Which ancient wonder was a huge temple in the city of Ephesus, in today's Turkey?
Answer: The Temple of Artemis
The temple was rebuilt several times and was famous for its marble columns. Only a few fragments remain today.
Q10: Is the Great Wall of China easily visible from the Moon with the naked eye?
Answer: No, it is far too narrow
The wall is long but only a few meters wide. Astronauts say it is hard to see even from low Earth orbit.

Bing Wonders of the World Quiz – Ancient Marvels and Modern Icons

The idea of listing the world's greatest wonders goes back to ancient Greek writers, who chose seven remarkable monuments around the Mediterranean. Their list included the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Colossus of Rhodes and the Temple of Artemis.

Today only the Great Pyramid survives. Earthquakes, fires and time destroyed the others, and some, like the Hanging Gardens, may never be found. Their stories still capture the imagination thanks to ancient descriptions.

In 2007, a global vote produced the New Seven Wonders of the World: the Great Wall of China, Petra, Christ the Redeemer, Machu Picchu, Chichén Itzá, the Colosseum and the Taj Mahal. Each one tells the story of a different civilization, from the Maya to the Mughal emperors.

Popular myths surround some wonders. The Great Wall, for example, is not visible to the naked eye from the Moon. Knowing who built each wonder and why makes visiting or reading about them even more rewarding.

Ten questions, three options each and 150 seconds on the clock: that is the challenge of the Bing Wonders of the World Quiz. Read every question carefully, because some answers are designed to look right at first glance. The explanation after each answer shows the reasoning, and you can play again to improve your score. The score is just for fun, so there is no pressure. If a question surprises you, read the explanation and try a related quiz afterward to build on what you learned.

Play the quiz and see if you can match every wonder with its place and story.

What This Quiz Teaches

The Seven Ancient Wonders
The New Seven Wonders
Who built famous monuments
Lost wonders
Myths about wonders
Wonders across continents

Quick Facts

Philo of Byzantium wrote an early list of wonders.
The Lighthouse of Alexandria stood for many centuries.
Petra was rediscovered by Europeans in 1812.
The Great Pyramid was originally covered in white limestone.
The Taj Mahal changes color with the light.
The Giza pyramids were honored with a special title in 2007.