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Which of the following best describes Petra's significance in the Nabatean kingdom?
Which of the following best describes Petra's significance in the Nabatean kingdom?
The Colosseum was originally used solely for public executions.
The Colosseum was originally used solely for public executions.
False
In what year did Petra fall to the Roman Empire?
In what year did Petra fall to the Roman Empire?
A.D. 106
The Colosseum was commissioned by _____ during the first century of the Roman Empire.
The Colosseum was commissioned by _____ during the first century of the Roman Empire.
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Match the following historical sites with their characteristics:
Match the following historical sites with their characteristics:
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Which of the following sites is NOT one of the New Seven Wonders of the World?
Which of the following sites is NOT one of the New Seven Wonders of the World?
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The Great Wall of China was built entirely in one year.
The Great Wall of China was built entirely in one year.
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Who commissioned the construction of the Taj Mahal?
Who commissioned the construction of the Taj Mahal?
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The ____ is a symbol of China and is one of the New Seven Wonders.
The ____ is a symbol of China and is one of the New Seven Wonders.
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Match the following New Seven Wonders with their locations:
Match the following New Seven Wonders with their locations:
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Which empire was responsible for the construction of the Taj Mahal?
Which empire was responsible for the construction of the Taj Mahal?
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Petra was built entirely during the Roman Empire.
Petra was built entirely during the Roman Empire.
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How many years did it take to build the Taj Mahal?
How many years did it take to build the Taj Mahal?
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Study Notes
New Seven Wonders of the World
- Popularly known as the "new Seven Wonders of the World"
- Modern additions to the ancient Seven Wonders
- Chosen in 2007 through an online contest
- More than tens of millions of people voted
- All are UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Built on four continents
- Architectural marvels of enormous scale
- Among the most visited tourist attractions worldwide
The Great Wall of China
- Built from 220 B.C. to A.D. 1644
- Constructed by several emperors and dynasties
- Tens of millions visit each year
- National symbol of China
- Multiple walls overlapping, estimated combined length of 10,000 to 20,000 kilometers
- Built strategically using natural terrain (mountains, passes)
- Best-preserved sections built by the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
The Taj Mahal, India
- Built 1632-1648
- Commissioned by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan
- Over six million visitors in 2016
- Architectural achievement of the Mughal empire
Petra, Jordan
- Built 4th century B.C. to 2nd century A.D.
- Built by the Nabataean kingdom
- Located in the Wadi Musa valley
- Strategically located along early silk and spice trade routes
- Carved into canyons, using natural terrain
- Vulnerable to flash flooding and erosion
- Over 450,000 visitors in 2016
The Colosseum, Italy
- Built A.D. 72-82
- Commissioned by Flavian emperors
- First century of the Roman Empire
- Over six million visitors in 2016
- Amphitheater used for gladiatorial contests, public executions, etc.
- Used as housing after the fall of the Roman Empire
- Earthquake damage left only one-third of the original structure
- Restoration efforts stepped up in the 19th century, including a 2016 three-year facade restoration
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