Guide Book of Ancient Treasures

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1. The earliest surviving text of the wonders of the ancient world was found in a poem by Anitpater of Sidon. The poem dates back to around 140 BC and names several sights that were a "must see" to ancient Greeks. How many ancient wonders or theamata (which means sights or things to be seen) were there? 8 10 7 5

2. What is the only surviving wonder of the ancient world still in existence? Great Pyramid of Giza Great Wall of China The Colosseum Taj Mahal

3. The Colossus of Rhodes was the last of the original 7 wonders to be completed. This wonder was a giant statue of what Greek Titan? Cronus Atlas Helios Potamoi

4. Which wonder was supposedly built by a king for his homesick wife who longed for her homeland of Media? Temple of Artemis at Ephesus Lighthouse of Alexandria Mausoleum of Halicarnassus The Hanging Gardens of Babylon

5. This statue of a Greek God stood about 43 feet (12 meters) tall in a seated position. It was said that if the God stood, he would be so tall that he would "unroof the temple". Which God was depicted in this statue? Hades Zeus Poseidon Apollo

6. In 1994, remains of this wonder were discovered on the harbor's floor near Pharo's Island. The structure was a 'beacon' which may have featured a statue of Poseidon at its peak. Molten lead was used as mortar to protect the tower from the constant ocean waves. Which wonder was this? Mausoleum of Halicarnassus Temple of Artemis at Ephesus Lighthouse at Alexandria The Colossus of Rhodes

7. Although included on later lists of the ancient wonders, which of these structures was not a part of the original seven described by Antipater? Colosseum Mausoleum of Halicarnassus Temple of Artemis Statue of Zeus

8. The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus was built by many famous Greek sculptors and hundreds of craftsmen and its initial purpose was to be used as what? A tomb A temple A library A palace

9. Antipater of Sidon, along with 4 others, is credited with creating the list of the seven wonders of the ancient world. In his poem, composed around 140 BC, which wonder caused the other wonders to lose "their brilliancy"? Hanging Gardens of Babylon Great Pyramid of Giza Temple of Artemis Lighthouse of Alexandria

10. Of Antipater's list of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, which wonder has never been proven to exist? Temple of Artemis Hanging Gardens of Babylon Statue of Zeus Colossus of Rhodes