Презентация New Seven Wonders of the World, 8-11 классы

Презентации создана с использованием материалов из популярной интернет-энциклопедии Wikipedia Автор презентации: учитель английского языка МОУ СОШ с.Весёлый Яр Приморского края Борисова Юлия Николаевна

New Seven Wonders of the World was a project that attempted to update the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World concept with a modern list of wonders. A popularity poll was led by Canadian-Swiss Bernard Weber and organized by the New7Wonders Foundation based in Zurich, Switzerland, with winners announced on July 7, 2007 in Lisbon. The Giza Pyramid of Egypt, the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World, was granted an honorary site. In 2007 the foundation launched a similar contest, called New7Wonders of Nature, which will be (or, already was) the subject of voting until Nov. 11, 2011.

Petra Click the name of the wonder to find it on the map. Then click the flag to find out more about the site. Chichen Itza Machu Picchu the Great Pyramids of Giza The Great Wall of China Taj Mahal Christ the Redeemer (statue) Colosseum To Quizzes

"El Caracol" observatory temple. "El Castillo" (the castle) Chichen Itza Chichen Itza, a famous and wonderful monumental site. It was a major site for the Mayans and Aztecs. Great Ball Court Templo de los Guerreros (Temple of the Warriors) Columns in the Temple of a Thousand Warriors Back to the map

Machu Picchu Huayna Picchu towers above the ruins of Machu Picchu Machu Picchu ("Old Peak") is a pre-Columbian 15th-century Inca site located 2,430 metres (7,970 ft) above sea level. It is situated on a mountain ridge above the Urubamba Valley in Peru, which is 80 kilometres (50 mi) northwest of Cusco and through which the Urubamba River flows. Most archaeologists believe that Machu Picchu was built as an estate for the Inca emperor Pachacuti (1438–1472). Often referred to as the "Lost City of the Incas", it is perhaps the most familiar icon of the Inca World. The Intihuatana ("sun-tier") is believed to have been designed as an astronomic Terraced Fields in the upper Agricultural Sector Back to Temple of the the map

Petra The Treasury at Petra Petra (Greek "πέτρα" (petra), meaning rock) is a historical and archaeological city in Jordan that is famous for its rock cut architecture The narrow passage (Siq) that leads to Petra and water conduits system. Established sometime around the 6th century BC as the capital city of the Nabataeans, it is a symbol of Jordan as well as its most visited tourist attraction. Petra is known as the RoseRed City for the colour of the rocks in which Petra is carved Petra was the main topic in John William Burgon's Poem Petra. To read the poem click here: According to Arab tradition, Petra is the spot where Moses struck a rock with his staff and water came forth, and where Moses' brother, Aaron, is buried, at Mount Hor, known today as Jabal Haroun or Mount Aaron. Byzantine mosaic in the Byzantine Church of Petra Back to the map

Referring to it as the inaccessible city which he had heard described but had never seen. The Poem was awarded the Newdigate Prize in 1845 : It seems no work of Man's creative hand, by labour wrought as wavering fancy planned; But from the rock as if by magic grown, eternal, silent, beautiful, alone! Not virgin-white like that old Doric shrine, where erst Athena held her rites divine; Not saintly-grey, like many a minster fane, that crowns the hill and consecrates the plain; But rose-red as if the blush of dawn, that first beheld them were not yet withdrawn; The hues of youth upon a brow of woe, which Man deemed old two thousand years ago, match me such marvel save in Eastern clime, a rose-red city half as old as time. Back to Petra

Taj Mahal The Great gate (Darwaza-i rauza)— gateway to the Taj Mahal Interior of the Taj Mahal mosqu The Taj Mahal ("crown of palaces") is a white Marble mausoleum located in Agra, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third and favourite wife, Arjumand Banu Begum. She was known as Mumtaz Mahal, which means "beloved ornament of the palace". The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage." Back to the map

Christ the Redeemer (Portuguese: Cristo Redentor) is a statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; considered the largest Art Deco statue in the world and the 5th largest statue of Jesus in the world. It is 39.6 metres (130 ft) tall ew of the statue, as seen from a helicopter. and is located at the peak of the 700-metre (2,300 ft) Corcovado mountain in the Tijuca Forest National Park overlooking the city. A symbol of Christianity, the statue has become an icon of Rio and Brazil. It is made of reinforced concrete and soapstone, and was constructed A panoramic view of Christ the Redeemer at the top of Corcovado mountain. In the background is Sugarloaf Mountain (centre) and Guanabara Bay. Back to the map

Colosseum The Colosseum, or the Coliseum, originally the Flavian Amphitheatre, is an elliptical amphitheatre in the centre of the city of Rome, Italy, the largest ever built in the Roman Empire. Capable of seating 50,000 spectators, the Colosseum was used for gladiatorial contests and public spectacles such as mock sea battles, animal hunts, executions, re-enactments of famous battles, and dramas based on Classical mythology. Today, the Colosseum is a background to the busy metropolis that is modern Rome. Back to the map

The Great Pyramid of Giza (called the Pyramid of Khufu and the Pyramid of Cheops) is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis bordering what is now El Giza, Egypt. It is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact. Egyptologists believe that the pyramid was built as a tomb for fourth dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh Khufu (Cheops in Greek) over an approximately 20 year period concluding around 2560 BC. Initially at 146.5 metres (480.6 ft), the Great Pyramid was the tallest man-made structure in the world for over 3,800 years, the longest period of time ever held for such a record. Back to the map

The Great Wall of China The Great Wall of Several walls have China is a series of been built since the stone and earthen 5th century BC that fortifications in are referred to northern China, built collectively as the originally to protect Great Wall, which the northern borders has been rebuilt and of the Chinese maintained from the Empire against 5th century BC intrusions by various through the 16th nomadic groups. One of the most famous is the wall built between 220–206 BC by the first century. Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang. Little of that wall remains; the majority of the existing wall was built during the Ming Dynasty. Back to the map

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Click your answer. If you guess right letters from “Machu Picchu” will appear. n what modern-day country s Machu Picchu located? Bolivia Chile Peru What civilization is thought to have built Machu Picchu? Mayan Incan Aztec What architectural feature is Machu Picchu widely known for? •Largest pyramids •Precision stonework, with no mortar between stone joints •Mass graves In what mountain range is Machu Picchu located? Patagonia Amazon Andes Ma h P ic ch c theuSpaniards invaded South u When America in the 16th century, they conquered all the other villages in this empire. Why was Machu Picchu left alone? •The Spaniards never found it •The Spaniards could not tolerate the high altitude •Jungle snakes, piranha flesh-eating fish, and poisonous spiders took a severe toll of the Spaniards Why was Machu Picchu abandoned? A disastrous fire destroyed much of the town The inhabitants were devastated by European disease caught from the Spaniards No one really knows, but these are all possibilities Back to quizzes

Chichen Itza What does the name 'Chichen Itza' mean? Chichen Itza was built by the: The Chicken is hungry for Itza Mouth of the Well of the Itza The God of Wealth, Human, and Itza Is Chichen Itza one of the "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World"? Yes No The largest, most prominent step pyramid at the center of Chichen Itza is called: Tzompantli El Castillo Ossario Incas Mayans Spanish What are the buildings of Chichen Itza made of? Sandston e Granite Limestone Packed brick Back to quizzes

The Great Wall of China What was the main reason for constructing the Great Wall of To keep citizens from China? How old is the Great Wall of China? Over 2,000 years Over 1,000 years immigrating to other countries Protection from barbarians Communication between towns Over 4,000 years How long is the Great Wall of China? Trade Which Chinese Dynasty is responsible for the construction of most of the Great Wall of China? Ming Qin Xiang Over 2,500 miles Over 4,000 miles Over 6,000 miles What percentage of the wall is still in good condition? he Great Wall of China can be seen from the Moon. Tru e False 15 % 31% 72 % Back to quizzes

Petra 1 The City was built by 2 the Romans Petra is in . . Nabatean Arabs Israel the Greeks Egypt Lebanon Jordan first called Petra "a rose-red city half as old as time“. Percy Bysshe Shelley William Blake John William Burgon On entering the City the modern-day visitor will be 4 confronted by , one of the most dramatic of all the Al-zantur House Lion Fountain the Petra's buildings. Treasury 5 The main entrance to Petra is called ; it has sides as high as 200 m. the Siq “the Monastery" the Carmine Facade 3 6 The last permanent residents left the ancient city . around AD 100 in the mid 1980's early 19th century Back to quizzes

Taj Mahal Which Mughal Emperor built the Taj Mahal? Babu r Jahang ir Shah Jahan Akbar Gold painted stone White marble Cell phones Water in water bottles Food in plastic bags Still cameras Thane Nashik Of what material is the outside of the Taj Mahal mainly made? Which of these is NOT one of the only five things allowed to be brought into the Taj Mahal? In which Indian city is the Taj Mahal located? Agra Ludhiana Ivory Gray stone When is the Taj Mahal open for night viewing? Two nights before, the night of, and two nights after the full moon The night of the full moon, and the night after Only the night of the full moon One night before, the night of, and one night after the full moon Back to quizzes

What was the original purpose of the spectacles performed in the arena? o mark the proclamation of a new emperor To commemorate military victories One impressive feature of the Colosseum was the "velarium". What was this? An awning to provide shade for the spectators The series of tunnels underneath the arena To honour the dead The entrance to the arena All of these The emperor's box The Colosseum All of these Trojan's Forum Naval Battles The Circus Maximus The Theatre of Marcellus Animal Hunts 60,000 75,000 100,000 50,000 The Flavian Amphitheatre Although now commonly known as "The Colosseum", the building does have a more formal name. What is it? How many spectators is it estimated that the Colosseum could hold? Gladiator Battles What event could spectators view at the Colosseum? Back to quizzes

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