Question 1

The Height of "Empire State Building" situated in Manhattan, New York, U.S.A is:

Accepted Answer

The Empire State Building has a roof height of 381 meters (1,250 feet). When including its antenna, the total height reaches 443.2 meters (1,454 feet), but the question specifically asks for the height of the building itself, which is 381 meters.

Question 2

"Hyde Park" London is famous for:

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Hyde Park in London is historically famous for being a place of public meetings and assemblage, notably at Speakers' Corner.

Question 3

We often came across the news wherein 'Red Square" is often described. It is situated in:

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Red Square is a famous city square in Moscow, Russia. It separates the Kremlin, the former royal citadel and now the official residence of the President of Russia, from a historic merchant quarter known as Kitai-gorod.

Question 4

Among the ancient wonders of the world which one is still exists:

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The Pyramids of Egypt, specifically the Great Pyramid of Giza, is the only ancient wonder that still exists today.

Question 5

The only human achievement visible from the moon is:

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Question 6

Salang Tunnel in Afghanistan linked Kabul with:

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The Salang Tunnel links Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, with Mazar-i-Sharif by providing a route through the Hindu Kush mountains, facilitating travel and trade between these regions.

Question 7

One of the ancient wonder "The Hanging Gardens of Babylon" were situated in:

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The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were situated in the ancient city-state of Babylon, near present-day Hillah, Babil province, in Iraq.

Question 8

One of ancient wonder "The statue of Zeus (Jupiter)" was carved at about 2,400 years ago by:

Accepted Answer

The Statue of Zeus at Olympia, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was crafted by the Greek sculptor Phidias around 435 BC, making the correct answer a Greek Sculpture.

Question 9

"Temples of Artemis (Diana)" (ancient wonder) is said to have been amongst the most beautiful temples in the world. It was built in the honour of the Greek goddess of moon at:

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The Temple of Artemis, also known as the Temple of Diana, was indeed one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and it was located in Ephesus, which is in present-day Turkey.

Question 10

"Temples of Artemis" (Ancient wonder) was built during the reign of:

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Question 11

An ancient wonder Mausoleum of Halicarnassus" created in 353 B.C by Queen Artemisia in memory of her husband. King Mausalus. It was destroyed by:

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The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus was primarily destroyed by a series of earthquakes.

Question 12

Colossus of Phodes" was the huge statute of Helios, formerly called Apollo which stood at the entrance to the:

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The Colossus of Rhodes was a giant statue of the sun god Helios, erected on the Greek island of Rhodes, at the entrance to its harbor.

Question 13

"The pharos of Alexandria" an ancient wonder was situated in an Island near Alexandria. What was it.

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The Pharos of Alexandria was a lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, located on the island of Pharos near Alexandria, Egypt.

Question 14

Famous wonder of the world "Leaning tower of Pisa" is situated in:

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The Leaning Tower of Pisa is located in the city of Pisa, within the Tuscany region of Italy.

Question 15

Length of "the great wall of China" is:

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Question 16

The headquarters of World Trade Organization is in:

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The headquarters of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is located in Geneva, Switzerland.

Question 17

"The Church of Saint Sophia" is among the Seven wonders of the world (later list). It is situated in:

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The Church of Saint Sophia is located in Istanbul, Turkey.

Question 18

"Dragon" is a symbol of:

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The dragon is a symbol of China, representing strength, power, and good luck for people who are worthy of it. It is deeply rooted in Chinese culture and mythology.

Question 19

"Bear" is a symbol of:

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The bear is a well-known symbol of Russia, often used to represent the country in various forms of media and political cartoons.

Question 20

Who is called "Lady of the Lamp"?

Accepted Answer

Florence Nightingale is called "Lady of the Lamp" for her pioneering work in nursing during the Crimean War, where she tended to wounded soldiers at night by the light of a lamp.

Quiz 2: World Wonders and Famous Symbols