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Ancient Landmarks Mini Quiz

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Question 1

Built to protect borders from invasion, what massive fortification stretches for thousands of miles across northern China?

Contrary to the popular myth, the Great Wall is not visible from the moon with the naked eye, though it can be seen from low Earth orbit.

Question 2

Built as a giant tomb for a king, which stone structure in Giza is the only survivor of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World?

Any citizen could speak, but the crowd was often rowdy, shouting down speakers they disagreed with.

Question 3

Built with many stone arches for strength, what massive Roman stadium once hosted public gladiatorial games?

Because the position rotated daily, over the course of a lifetime, most citizens had a chance to technically be head of state.

Question 4

Built without any mortar between its stones, what famous Incan city sits high on a mountain ridge in Peru?

Most of the stones used in Machu Picchu were so perfectly cut that not even a knife blade can fit between them.

Question 5

Built with a slight curve to look straight, what marble temple for the goddess Athena sits in Athens?

Many of the temple's marble sculptures, known as the Elgin Marbles, are currently housed in the British Museum in London.