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Which of the following is a wonder of the ancient world? |
A. | The statue of Jupiter at Olympia |
B. | The Colosseum of Rome |
C. | The Leaning Tower of Pisa |
D. | The Mosque at St. Sophia |
Answer» A. The statue of Jupiter at Olympia | |
Explanation: The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World refers to remarkable constructions of classical antiquity listed by various authors in guidebooks popular among the ancient Hellenic tourists, particularly in the 1st and 2nd centuries BC. The Statue of Zeus (Jupiter) at Olympia was a giant seated figure made by the Greek sculptor Phidias in circa 422- 430 BC at the sanctuary of Olympia, Greece and erected in the Temple of Zeus there. |
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