Ancient Wonders of the World Quiz
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The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is the oldest known list of this ______

type

Various lists of the ______ of the World have been compiled from antiquity to the present day

Wonders

The number seven was chosen because the Greeks believed it represented ______ and plenty

perfection

The Greek historian Herodotus (484 – c. 425 BC) and the scholar Callimachus of Cyrene (c. 305–240 BC), at the Museum of Alexandria, made early lists of ______ wonders

<p>seven</p> Signup and view all the answers

These lists have not survived, however, except as references in ______ writings

<p>other</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is the oldest known list of this ______

<p>type</p> Signup and view all the answers

These lists have not survived, however, except as references in ______ writings

<p>other</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Greek historian Herodotus (484 – c. 425 BC) and the scholar Callimachus of Cyrene (c. 305–240 BC), at the Museum of Alexandria, made early lists of ______ wonders

<p>seven</p> Signup and view all the answers

The number seven was chosen because the Greeks believed it represented ______ and plenty

<p>perfection</p> Signup and view all the answers

Various lists of the ______ of the World have been compiled from antiquity to the present day

<p>Wonders</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is the oldest known list of this type, documenting the most remarkable man-made creations of classical ______.

<p>antiquity</p> Signup and view all the answers

The number seven was chosen because the Greeks believed it represented ______ and plenty, and because it reflected the number of planets known in ancient times (five) plus the Sun and Moon.

<p>perfection</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Greek historian Herodotus (484 – c. 425 BC) and the scholar Callimachus of Cyrene (c. 305–240 BC), at the Museum of Alexandria, made early lists of seven ______.

<p>wonders</p> Signup and view all the answers

These lists have not survived, however, except as references in other ______.

<p>writings</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World only includes works located around the Mediterranean rim and in the ancient ______ East.

<p>Near</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following individuals with their contributions to the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World:

<p>Herodotus = Made early lists of seven wonders Callimachus of Cyrene = Made early lists of seven wonders Greek historians = Made early lists of seven wonders Hellenic sightseers = Used guidebooks to create the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following regions with their inclusion in the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World:

<p>Mediterranean rim = Includes works in the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Ancient Near East = Includes works in the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Europe = Does not include works in the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Asia = Does not include works in the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following numbers with their significance in the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World:

<p>Seven = Number of wonders in the list Five = Number of planets known in ancient times One = Does not have specific significance in the context of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Ten = Does not have specific significance in the context of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following descriptions with their relevance to the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World:

<p>Oldest known list of this type = Describes the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Most remarkable man-made creations of classical antiquity = Describes the works included in the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Guidebooks popular among Hellenic sightseers = Used as a source for the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Perfection and plenty = Belief that influenced the choice of the number seven in the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following time periods with their relevance to the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World:

<p>Antiquity to the present day = Period in which various lists of the Wonders of the World have been compiled Classical antiquity = Time when the man-made creations in the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World were built 484 – c. 425 BC = Time when Herodotus lived and made early lists of seven wonders 305–240 BC = Time when Callimachus of Cyrene lived and made early lists of seven wonders</p> Signup and view all the answers

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