Ancient Wonders & Historic MCQs with Answers

Name the person who discovered Zambia and Victoria Falls from 1852-73:

• A.Richard Francis Burton
• B.Henry Morton Stanley
• C.Mungo Park
• D.David Livingstone

To whom is the large footprint at Adam's Peak attributed by different religious communities?

• A.Buddhists attribute it to Buddha
• B.Hindus attribute it to Lord Shiva
• C.Muslims attribute it to Prophet Adam
• D.All of these

Acropolis of Athens is situated in which country?

• A.Italy
• B.Egypt
• C.Turkey
• D.Greece

What is the Acropolis of Athens known for?

• A.Roman civilization
• B.Greek civilization
• C.Egyptian civilization
• D.Persian civilization

Between which years was the Blue Mosque constructed?

• A.1609-1617
• B.1550-1557
• C.1620-1628
• D.1575-1585

What is the official name of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul?

• A.Sultan Ahmed Mosque
• B.Sultan Suleiman Mosque
• C.Sultan Mehmed Mosque
• D.Sultan Selim Mosque

Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul is popularly known as _?

• A.Grand Mosque
• B.Hagia Sophia
• C.Suleymaniye Mosque
• D.Blue Mosque

Which of the following statements about the Blue Mosque is correct?

• A.It is a museum and no longer used for worship
• B.It is located in Ankara, the capital of Turkey
• C.It was originally built as a palace for Ottoman sultans
• D.It is a functioning mosque and tourist attraction

During whose rule was the Blue Mosque constructed?

• A.Ahmed I
• B.Suleiman the Magnificent
• C.Mehmed II
• D.Selim II

The Blue Mosque is situated near which famous historical structure in Istanbul?

• A.Hagia Sophia
• B.Topkapi Palace
• C.Dolmabahçe Palace
• D.Galata Tower