QUIZ CHALLENGE: So, How Much Do You Really Know About Man-Made Marvels?

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Challenge yourself to recall key moments of your Adventures with Man-Made Marvels, and find out where you rank on the Marvel Meter.

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1. Select all the statements that are true of the Great Pyramid of Khufu:
(Choose all the correct answers.) *

Hint: Read page 7–11 for the answer.

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It was built more than 4,000 years ago.

It is located in Giza, Egypt.

It consists of 2.3 million cement blocks.

It was built as a burial place for Pharaoh Khufu's wife.

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2. The Ancient Romans used the Colosseum for public lectures and education. True/False? *

Hint: Read pages 13–16.

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False

True

3. What is one myth that people long ago believed about Stonehenge?
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Hint: Read page 25 for the answer.

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It was used as a type of calendar.

It was made up of sandstone and bluestone rocks.

It was discovered by Geoffrey of Monmouth.

It was built by giants.

4. The original inhabitants of Easter Island… (Choose all the correct answers.)

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Hint: Read pages 29–33..

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came from another Polynesian island.

made the moai between the 10th and 16th centuries.

came from Chile.

came from Pitcairn Island.

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5. Some of the threats now facing Venice include… (Choose all the correct answers.)
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Hint: Read pages 41–44.

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tide barriers that interfere with the banks of the lagoon.

worsening floods.

pollution from cars.

Lombards and Huns.

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6. Tower Bridge is able to serve the needs of both land and river traffic because of its…

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Hint: Read pages 48–50.

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bascules.

dual walkways.

cog machinery.

great height.

7. Which of the following can visitors see nowadays at the Tower of London? (Choose all the correct answers.)
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Hint: Read page 51–56 for the answer.

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England's Crown Jewels

ravens

Yeoman Warders

prisoners

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8. Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, has been built to withstand strong winds and earthquakes. True/False? *

Hint: Read page 59 for the answer.

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False

True

9. The Winter Palace of Peter the Great… (Choose all the correct answers.)
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Hint: Read page 77.

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is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

is located on the River Seine.

was once home to Tudor kings.

is now an art museum.

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10. The Leaning Tower of Pisa leans because…
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Hint: Read page 75.

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its floors are curved.

it is built on soft ground.

its floors are crooked.

it was designed to be eye-catching.

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