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The document summarizes seven famous landmarks considered wonders of the world. It describes each landmark's location and brief history. The landmarks included are the Pyramid of Chichen Itza in Mexico, Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil, the Colosseum in Rome, the Great Wall of China, Machu Picchu in Peru, Petra in Jordan, and the Taj Mahal in India. Each structure provides cultural and historical significance to its home country.
Wonders of ppt
- 2. Seven Wonders of the World Done by, D.Sai Tarun Kumar
- 3. The Pyramid at Chichen Itza; Mexico • Chichen Itza once served as the political and economic center of Mayan civilization. The city housed masterpieces like the Temple of Chac Mool, the Hall of the Thousand Pillars, the Playing Field of the Prisoners and the pyramid of Kukulkan, which was the last Mayan temple.
- 5. Christ Redeemer; Brazil • The 124-foot statue of Jesus stands atop the Corcovado Mountain overlooking Rio de Janeiro. Built in 1931, it took five years to construct and symbolizes the warmth and welcoming spirit of the Brazilian people.
- 7. • Colosseum; Rome Almost every sports stadium today is created based on the design of the Colosseum, built between 70-82 A.D. Located in the center of Rome, the amphitheater could seat up to 50,000 spectators who watched public spectacles like the infamous gladiator fights.
- 9. • Great Wall; China The largest man— made monument ever built at about 4,000 miles in length, the wall was originally built to help create a united defense system and prevent invading Mongol tribes out of China. Construction began around the 8th century B.C. and efforts to revive it took place from 1368 — 1644
- 11. • Machu Picchu; Peru Machu Picchu, which means "old settlement," is located halfway up the Andes Plateau— in the Amazon jungle and above the Urubamba River. Originally a 15th century Incan settlement, the magnificent city was "lost" for three centuries, then rediscovered in 1911.
- 13. • Petra; Jordan Petra, located on the edge of the Arabian desert, was home to Aretas IV, king of the Nabataeans, who were masters of water technology. The façade of a 138 ft.—high Hellenistic temple on the El-Deir Monastery—an example of traditional Middle Eastern culture—sits within the Palace Tombs of Petra.
- 15. Taj Mahal; India The white marble mausoleum is believed by many to be the best representation of Muslim art in India. The Taj Mahal was built around 1630, an order from Muslim emperor Shah Jahan, to honor the memory of his beloved late wife.
- 17. 5. Machu Picchu was lost to mankind for hundreds of years. It is a Cultural feature because it was the center of __________ culture. A. Cherokee B. Inca C. Hindu
- 18. You are Correct Machu Picchu was lost to mankind for hundreds of years. It is a Cultural feature because it was the center of Inca culture.
- 19. 6. The Taj Mahal is the world’s most beautiful ___________? A. Tomb B. Palace C. Business
- 20. I am Smiling The Taj Mahal which is located in India and is the world’s most beautiful tomb.
- 21. 10. What is the largest man-made barrier in the world? A. Machu Picchu B. Taj Mahal C. Great Wall of China
- 22. Journey Over The Great Wall of China is the world’s largest man-made barrier.