1. The New Seven Wonders of the World
By: Nate Menard

2. Objectives 7th grade Social Studies Lesson
After 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.

3. The Roman Colosseum Built in Rome, Italy 70 – 82 A.D.
Used to celebrate glory of Roman Empire
Modern stadiums still use this design
Gladiator games
Originally seated 50,000 people.
Held hunts, mock sea battle reenactments, executions, famous battles, and dramas

4. Petra, Jordan 9 B.C. – 40 A.D. Temple built into rock
Water Technology and Tunnel systems
Great example of middle eastern ancient culture
The city, cut out of stone was described as an oasis in the desert
The area was often plagued by flash floods.
The Nabataeans were so skilled at building dams and tunnels that they were able to hold the water from these floods for a very long time

5. The Great Wall of China
Built and maintained between 5th B.C. and 16th A.D.
United defense system
Kept Mongols out
Largest man-made monument
See from space
4,160 miles in length
Over 1 million people died building it

6. Christ Redeemer Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 38 meters tall
Five years to construct
Cost $250,000
Symbol for the city

7. The Pyramid at Chichen Itza
Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico
Before 800 A.D.
Mayan temple
Political and Economic center
Last and greatest
Built by the Mayan civilization
The collapse of the city was because of a civil war
Wooden rooftops found burnt
It was the last and greatest city of the Mayan Civilization

8. Machu Picchu Peru, around 1450 A.D. Built by an Incan Emperor
Andes Mountains
“City in the clouds”
Rediscovered in 1911
Abandoned 100 years later because of the Spanish conquest

9. The Taj Mahal Agra, India 1630 A.D. Built to honor dead wife
Most perfect jewel of Muslim art in India
Built of white marble
Dead wife of the fifth great mogul emperor, shah jahan
Attracts 2 to 3 million tourists each year

10. Resources http://www.new7wonders.com/classic/en/index/
My name on teacherweb.com is Mr. Nate