Wonders Of The World
How much do you actually know about various wonders of the world?
Most of us associate Egypt with Pyramids and Sphinx, but do you know the names of three largest Pyramids build on Giza Plateau?
The largest one of them is called Pyramid of Khufu, also known as the Great Pyramid and the Pyramid of Cheops, the somewhat smaller is called Pyramid of Khafre, also knows as Chephren, and the smallest one of them is called Pyramid of Menkaure, also known as Mykerinos.
The Great Sphinx is one of the world’s largest and oldest statues. It´s build as half-human and half-animal. Do you know which animal?
A Sphinx is a zoomorphic mythological figure which is depicted as a recumbent lion with a human head.
The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra, India, that was built under Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Do you know what building material was used in constructing the tomb?
White Marble was used in building the tomb.
Christ the Redeemer is a statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Do you know how tall the statue is?
The statue stands 38 meters (120 ft) tall.
Machu Picchu is a pre-Columbian Inca site located 2,400 meters (7,875 ft) above sea level. What was the name of Inca emperor that build the site?
Machu Picchu was an estate of the Inca emperor, Pachacuti.
Titus Flavius Vespasianus, commonly known as Vespasian, was a Roman Emperor who began construction of the Colosseum. Do you know who was the one who finished the construction of the Colosseum?
The Colosseum was completed by Vespasian son, Titus Flavius Vespasianus, commonly known as Titus.
Gladiators were professional fighters in ancient Rome who fought against each other, wild animals, and condemned criminals, sometimes to the death, for the entertainment of spectators. Do you know the name of one of the most famous gladiators?
Spartacus is the name of one of the most famous gladiators. He became the leader of a group of escaped gladiators and slaves.
Chichen Itza is a large pre-Columbian archaeological site built by the Maya civilization located in the northern center of the Yucatán Peninsula, in the Yucatán state, present-day Mexico. Do you know the name of the most famous building at the site?
Dominating the center of Chichén is the Temple of Kukulkan (the Maya name for Quetzalcoatl), often referred to as “El Castillo” (the castle).
The Great Wall of China stretches over approximately 6,400 km (4,000 miles). Do you know why it was built?
To protect the northern borders of the Chinese Empire from Xiongnu attacks during the rule of successive dynasties.
Source: wikipedia
September 27th, 2008 at 3:58 am
These are fascinating places. I have visited the Pyramids of Egypt at Giza. Interesting to note was the site of the Taj Majal, and the dedication to Mumtaz. I have a strong urge to go to India, and to visit the Taj Majal.