Ancient Wonders & Historic MCQs with Answers

The famous ancient Egyptian tombs are the pyramids which were designed to symbolize?

• A.The rays of the sun
• B.The mountains of the afterlife
• C.The stairway to heaven
• D.The pharaoh's throne

Who was the Great Pyramid of Giza built as a tomb for?

• A.Khafre
• B.Menkaure
• C.Khufu
• D.Djoser

What was the original purpose of the pyramids in Egypt?

• A.Tombs for the Pharaohs
• B.Astronomical observatories
• C.Royal palaces
• D.Granaries for grain storage

Which of the following country is famous for the pyramids?

• A.Sudan
• B.Mexico
• C.Egypt
• D.Peru

Which of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is the oldest?

• A.Great Pyramid of Giza
• B.Hanging Gardens of Babylon
• C.Colossus of Rhodes
• D.Lighthouse of Alexandria

The pyramids were built by _?

• A.Greeks
• B.Romans
• C.Egyptians
• D.Persians

Approximately how many years did it take to build the Great Pyramid of Giza?

• A.20 years
• B.26 years
• C.30 years
• D.35 years

Remaining landmark of the seven Wonders of the Ancient World is _

• A.Colosseum
• B.Hanging Gardens of Babylon
• C.Great Pyramid of Giza
• D.Lighthouse of Alexandria

Which ancient wonder of the World is located in Egypt?

• A.The Pyramids of Giza
• B.The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
• C.The Colossus of Rhodes
• D.The Lighthouse of Alexandria

When was the Great Pyramid of Giza built?

• A.2600 BC
• B.2500 BC
• C.2700 BC
• D.2400 BC