Wonders of the world

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WONDERS OF THE WORLD

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This presentation provides full details of the Seven Wonders of the world. It covers their history , reason behind their selection..everything.

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WONDERS OF THE WORLD

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INTRODUCTION

UNIQUNESS – No other replica is found any where

MYSTERIOUSNESS – Has awed humans since ages spinning many legends on them

SYMBOL OF HUMAN ARCHITECTURAL TRIUMPH – stood the test of not only time but also the product of many years of human wisdom.

INSPIRATIONAL – inspired many poets, people, lovers, etc.

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GREAT WALL OF CHINA TAJ MAHAL

CHRIST THE REDEEMER PETRA

COLISEUM

MACHU PICCHU

CHICHEN ITZA

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WONDERS OF THE WORLD

GREAT WALL OF CHINA PETRA

CHINA, ASIA JORDAN, ARAB STATES

Qin Shi Huang, between 220 BC and 200 BC 6,700 km (4,160 miles)

built around 312 BC, Swiss explorer Johann Ludwig Burckhardt

"a rose-red city half as old as time"

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CHRIST THE REDEEMER

RIO DE GENERIO, BRAZIL

Corcovado,1926 and 1931

Open arms, symbol of peace

Cusco Region of Inca site

Sacred geography, Inca culture

MACHU PICCHU

PERU, SOUTH AMERICA

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COLISEUM TAJ MAHAL ROME, ITALY, EUROPE AGRA, INDIA, ASIA

80 AD by Titus

Amphitheatre

Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, 1653

White domed marble mausoleum

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YUCATAN, MEXICO

CHICHEN ITZA

Mesoamerican Maya civilization

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1. The Machu Pichu is ___________?

A. Park

B. Lived (house)

C. Sanctuary

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The Machu Pichu is Sanctuary

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2. The Coliseum was used for which reason?

A. Gladiatorial Combat

B. Football

C. Plays

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The Coliseum was used for gladiatorial combat in Rome, Italy.

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3. Machu Picchu was lost to mankind for hundreds of years. It is a Cultural feature because it was the center of __________ culture.

A. Cherokee

B. Inca

C. Hindu

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You are CorrectMachu Picchu was lost to mankind for hundreds of

years. It is a Cultural feature because it was the center of Inca culture.

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4. The Taj Mahal is the world’s most beautiful ___________?

A. Tomb

B. Palace

C. Business

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I am SmilingThe Taj Mahal which is located in India and

is the world’s most beautiful tomb.

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• 5. Chichen Itza built in ________ civilization.

A. Aryan Civilization

B. Maya Civilization

C. Mesopotamian Civilization

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You hit the Target• Chichen Itza built in Maya civilization.

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6. What is the largest man-made barrier in the world?

A. Machu Picchu

B. Taj Mahal

C. Great Wall of China

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Journey OverThe Great Wall of China is the world’s

largest man-made barrier.

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AFFECTS ON THE WONDER NATURAL • Soil erosion in Machu Pichu

• Acid rain in Taj Mahal, Coliseum• Lost of Hanging garden of Babylon

and other ancient wonders MAN MADE

• Industrial and vehicle smoke• Littering

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CONCLUSION

Maintaince the glories of the wonders

Awareness among citizens

Modern technologies

Duties as a citizen

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We hope that you have enjoyed your vacation visiting the Wonders of the World.

By : Sabyasachi Bhowmick.