Around the world, there are some buildings and structures so amazing that people call them Wonders of the World. In 2007, people from all over the world voted to choose the New Seven Wonders of the World. And guess what? Our very own Taj Mahal in Agra is one of them!
| Wonder | Country | Built | Special Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Taj Mahal | India (Agra) | 1632-1653 | White marble tomb built by Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Symbol of love. |
| 2. Great Wall of China | China | 7th century BCE onwards | Over 21,000 km long! Built to protect China from invaders. Visible from high above. |
| 3. Colosseum | Italy (Rome) | 70-80 CE | A giant arena where gladiators fought. Could hold 50,000 people! |
| 4. Petra | Jordan | About 300 BCE | A city carved into pink rock cliffs. Called the "Rose City." |
| 5. Christ the Redeemer | Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) | 1922-1931 | A giant statue of Jesus Christ, 30 metres tall, standing on a mountain. |
| 6. Machu Picchu | Peru | About 1450 CE | An ancient Inca city built high in the Andes mountains (2,430 metres up!). |
| 7. Chichen Itza | Mexico | About 600 CE | A pyramid temple built by the Maya people. Has exactly 365 steps (one for each day)! |
Long ago, people also made a list of seven amazing structures. These are called the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Sadly, only one still exists today:
| Wonder | Location | Still Exists? |
|---|---|---|
| Great Pyramid of Giza | Egypt | Yes (the only one!) |
| Hanging Gardens of Babylon | Iraq | No |
| Statue of Zeus at Olympia | Greece | No |
| Temple of Artemis | Turkey | No |
| Mausoleum at Halicarnassus | Turkey | No |
| Colossus of Rhodes | Greece | No |
| Lighthouse of Alexandria | Egypt | No |
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Wonder | Something that causes amazement and admiration |
| Monument | A building or structure of historical importance |
| Ancient | Very old, from thousands of years ago |
| Gladiator | A fighter in ancient Rome who fought in arenas for entertainment |
| Inca | An ancient civilization in South America (Peru) |
| Maya | An ancient civilization in Central America (Mexico) |
Wonder Passport: Make a small "passport" booklet. On each page, write the name of one wonder, its country, and draw a small picture of it. You now have a "World Wonders Passport!"
If You Could Visit: Which wonder would you most like to visit? Write 2-3 sentences about why.
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Around the world, there are some buildings and structures so amazing that people call them Wonders of the World. In 2007, people from all over the world voted to choose the New Seven Wonders of the World. And guess what? Our very own Taj Mahal in Agra is one of them!
| Wonder | Country | Built | Special Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Taj Mahal | India (Agra) | 1632-1653 | White marble tomb built by Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Symbol of love. |
| 2. Great Wall of China | China | 7th century BCE onwards | Over 21,000 km long! Built to protect China from invaders. Visible from high above. |
| 3. Colosseum | Italy (Rome) | 70-80 CE | A giant arena where gladiators fought. Could hold 50,000 people! |
| 4. Petra | Jordan | About 300 BCE | A city carved into pink rock cliffs. Called the "Rose City." |
| 5. Christ the Redeemer | Brazil (Rio de Janeiro) | 1922-1931 | A giant statue of Jesus Christ, 30 metres tall, standing on a mountain. |
| 6. Machu Picchu | Peru | About 1450 CE | An ancient Inca city built high in the Andes mountains (2,430 metres up!). |
| 7. Chichen Itza | Mexico | About 600 CE | A pyramid temple built by the Maya people. Has exactly 365 steps (one for each day)! |
Long ago, people also made a list of seven amazing structures. These are called the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Sadly, only one still exists today:
| Wonder | Location | Still Exists? |
|---|---|---|
| Great Pyramid of Giza | Egypt | Yes (the only one!) |
| Hanging Gardens of Babylon | Iraq | No |
| Statue of Zeus at Olympia | Greece | No |
| Temple of Artemis | Turkey | No |
| Mausoleum at Halicarnassus | Turkey | No |
| Colossus of Rhodes | Greece | No |
| Lighthouse of Alexandria | Egypt | No |
Think about it -- the Great Pyramid is over 4,500 years old and still standing! That is amazing engineering.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Wonder | Something that causes amazement and admiration |
| Monument | A building or structure of historical importance |
| Ancient | Very old, from thousands of years ago |
| Gladiator | A fighter in ancient Rome who fought in arenas for entertainment |
| Inca | An ancient civilization in South America (Peru) |
| Maya | An ancient civilization in Central America (Mexico) |
A. Fill in the Blanks:
B. Match the Wonder with the Country:
| Wonder | Country |
|---|---|
| Taj Mahal | |
| Colosseum | |
| Machu Picchu | |
| Chichen Itza | |
| Petra |
(India, Italy, Peru, Mexico, Jordan)
C. Multiple Choice Questions:
D. Short Answer Questions:
Wonder Passport: Make a small "passport" booklet. On each page, write the name of one wonder, its country, and draw a small picture of it. You now have a "World Wonders Passport!"
If You Could Visit: Which wonder would you most like to visit? Write 2-3 sentences about why.