Wonders of the world Flashcards
(13 cards)
Great Pyramid of Giza
The only surviving wonder of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World; located in Egypt.
Great Wall of China
A massive wall built to protect China from invasions; stretches over 13,000 miles.
Machu Picchu
An ancient Incan city set high in the Andes Mountains of Peru.
Christ the Redeemer
Iconic statue of Jesus Christ overlooking Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Petra
Ancient rock-cut city famous for its architecture; located in Jordan.
Taj Mahal
A white marble mausoleum built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in India.
Colosseum
An ancient Roman amphitheater in Rome, Italy, known for gladiator contests.
Chichen Itza
A large pre-Columbian archaeological site built by the Maya civilization in Mexico.
Angkor Wat
A massive temple complex and religious monument in Cambodia.
Stonehenge
A prehistoric monument of standing stones in Wiltshire, England.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa
A famous tilted bell tower located in Pisa, Italy.
The Eiffel Tower
A wrought-iron lattice tower in Paris, France, symbolizing French culture.
