Name The New 7 Wonders of the World – the clues Chichén Itzà It was a political place for an ancient civilisation. This Wonder symbolises worship and knowledge. Sculptures of serpents run down the side of one of this Wonder's structures. The name of this Wonder means 'At the mouth of the well of the Itza (people).' Machu Picchu An American archaeologist, Hiram Bingham, rediscovered this place in 1911. This Wonder lies deep in the Amazon Rainforest. The name of this Wonder means ‘Old mountain’. This Wonder was surrounded by agricultural land. WORDS © SCHOLASTIC LTD 2008 PHOTOCOPIABLE 1 www.scholastic.co.uk/junioredplus MAY 2008 Name The New 7 Wonders of the World – the clues The Taj Mahal This Wonder was built to symbolise love. It is said that this Wonder sometimes looks as if it is fl oating in the air. When translated, the name of this Wonder means ‘Crown palace’. This Wonder took 22 years to build and 20,000 workers. The Great Wall of China Construction for this Wonder began in the early 7th century. It was built by more than a million peasants, soldiers and prisoners. This Wonder was built to protect the land from invaders. Every May, there is a famous marathon that takes place at this Wonder. WORDS © SCHOLASTIC LTD 2008 PHOTOCOPIABLE 2 www.scholastic.co.uk/junioredplus MAY 2008 Name The New 7 Wonders of the World – the clues The Colosseum This Wonder was built almost 2000 years ago. This Wonder’s architecture and design has inspired many modern- day buildings. This Wonder was used as a venue for entertainment. This Wonder symbolises a great empire. Christ Redeemer This Wonder offers visitors a warm welcome. This is the youngest of the New 7 Wonders of the World. This Wonder is constructed from soapstone and concrete. Visitors used to have to climb 220 steps to reach this Wonder. WORDS © SCHOLASTIC LTD 2008 PHOTOCOPIABLE 3 www.scholastic.co.uk/junioredplus MAY 2008 Name The New 7 Wonders of the World – the clues Petra This Wonder is known for its colour. This Wonder was once the capital of an ancient empire. After being ‘lost’ for many years, this Wonder was rediscovered in the early 19th century. Bedouin families once lived in this Wonder’s caves. WORDS © SCHOLASTIC LTD 2008 PHOTOCOPIABLE 4 www.scholastic.co.uk/junioredplus MAY 2008 .