By: Nate Menard

7th grade Social Studies LessonAfter viewing the power point on the new seven wonders of the world, students will be able to compare the seven new wonders of the world.

After viewing this lesson, students will be able to identify the importance the seven new wonders of the world had on the people that built them.

Built in Rome, Italy

70 – 82 A.D.Used to celebrate glory of Roman Empire

Modern stadiums still use this design

Gladiator games

9 B.C. – 40 A.D.Temple built into rock

Water Technology and Tunnel systems

Great example of middle eastern ancient culture

Built and maintained between 5th B.C. and 16th A.D.

United defense system

Kept Mongols outLargest man-made monument

See from space

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

38 meters tallFive years to construct

Cost $250,000 Symbol for the city

Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico

Before 800 A.D.Mayan templePolitical and Economic center

Last and greatest

Peru, around 1450 A.D.

Built by an Incan Emperor

Andes Mountains“City in the clouds”

Rediscovered in 1911

Agra, India1630 A.D.Built to honor dead wife

Most perfect jewel of Muslim art in India

Built of white marble

http://www.new7wonders.com/classic/en/index/

http://en.wikipedia.org

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