General Knowledge Trivia questions and answers

General Knowledge Trivia Questions and Answers

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566.

What was the primary purpose of the ancient Statue of Zeus at Olympia?

A.

To serve as a tomb

B.

To honor the god Zeus

C.

To guide sailors

D.

To protect a city

E.

To celebrate victory

Correct answer is B

The Statue of Zeus at Olympia was built to honor the Greek god Zeus.

567.

Which modern wonder is a massive white marble mausoleum?

A.

Machu Picchu

B.

The Taj Mahal

C.

The Colosseum

D.

Petra

E.

Chichen Itza

Correct answer is B

The Taj Mahal is a massive white marble mausoleum built in India.

568.

Which ancient wonder was built to honor the Greek goddess Artemis?

A.

The Statue of Zeus

B.

The Colossus of Rhodes

C.

The Temple of Artemis

D.

The Hanging Gardens

E.

The Lighthouse of Alexandria

Correct answer is C

The Temple of Artemis was dedicated to the Greek goddess Artemis in Ephesus.

569.

Which New Seven Wonder is a giant statue in Rio de Janeiro?

A.

The Taj Mahal

B.

The Colosseum

C.

Christ the Redeemer

D.

Petra

E.

Machu Picchu

Correct answer is C

Christ the Redeemer is a massive statue of Jesus located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

570.

Where was the ancient Hanging Gardens of Babylon believed to be located?

A.

Egypt

B.

Turkey

C.

Iraq

D.

Greece

E.

India

Correct answer is C

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were believed to be located near present-day Iraq.