Several decorative pieces have fallen off the TreviFountain in Rome, raising the alarm that one of the city's most famous structures needs a new major restoration.
Several decorative pieces have fallen off the TreviFountain in Rome, raising the alarm that one of the city's most famous structures needs a new major restoration.
1.) Multiple Choice Question
1.) Multiple Choice Question
The Trevi fountain depicts Neptune, the Roman sea god, in a chariot pulled by seahorses. Who or what are the horses guided by?
The Trevi fountain depicts Neptune, the Roman sea god, in a chariot pulled by seahorses. Who or what are the horses guided by?
Nereids
Tritons
Dolphins
Nereids
Tritons
Dolphins
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Legend has it that if you turn your back to the fountain, throw a coin with your right hand over your left shoulder you will return to Rome at some time in the future.
Legend has it that if you turn your back to the fountain, throw a coin with your right hand over your left shoulder you will return to Rome at some time in the future.
2.) Multiple Choice Question
2.) Multiple Choice Question
The boss of which company vowed not to put "shoes on the Colosseum" after its 25m euro (£21m) offer to sponsor the restoration of the Roman arena was accepted?
The boss of which company vowed not to put "shoes on the Colosseum" after its 25m euro (£20m) offer to sponsor the restoration of the Roman arena was accepted?
Christian Louboutin
Manolo Blahnik
Tod's
Christian Louboutin
Manolo Blahnik
Tod's
3.) Multiple Choice Question
3.) Multiple Choice Question
This prehistoric painting is from a cave complex that was closed to the public in the 1960s to prevent deterioration of the art caused by humidity and warmth from visitors. Tourists can view replicas nearby. Where is it?
This prehistoric painting is from a cave complex that was closed to the public in the 1960s to prevent deterioration of the art caused by humidity and warmth from visitors. Tourists can view replicas nearby. Where is it?
France
Bulgaria
Australia
France
Bulgaria
Australia
4.) Multiple Choice Question
4.) Multiple Choice Question
This building in Washington, US, was closed to visitors after it was damaged by an earthquake damaged last summer. Which is it?
This building in Washington DC was closed to visitors after it was damaged by an earthquake last summer. Which is it?
The Capitol building
The National Monument
The US Treasury Building
The Capitol building
The Washington Monument
The US Treasury Building
5.) Multiple Choice Question
5.) Multiple Choice Question
Fresh conservation efforts are underway at this archaeological site as time and tourism take their toll on monuments carved into sandstone cliffs. Where is it?
Fresh conservation efforts are under way at this archaeological site as time and tourism take their toll on monuments carved into sandstone cliffs. Where is it?
Uplistsikhe - rock-hewn town, Georgia
Lalibela - rock-hewn churches, Ethiopia
Petra - city of stone, Jordan
Uplistsikhe - rock-hewn town, Georgia
Lalibela - rock-hewn churches, Ethiopia
Petra - city of stone, Jordan
6.) Missing Word Question
6.) Missing Word Question
Great Wall is * than previously thought
Great Wall is * than previously thought
longer
older
degrading quicker
longer
older
degrading faster
7.) Multiple Choice Question
7.) Multiple Choice Question
A German artist spent years travelling the world doing work on crumbling walls and monuments. Using which of the following?
A German artist spent years travelling the world doing work on crumbling walls and monuments. Using which of the following?
Plasticine
Lego
Bubblegum
Plasticine
Lego
Bubblegum
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According to the artist's website, this work was carried out in Bocchignano, Italy, a village close to Rome.
According to the artist's website, this work was carried out in Bocchignano, Italy, a village close to Rome.
Answers
Answers
They are guided by conch-blowing tritons, mythological sea creatures
It was Tod's Diego Della Valle. He has joined a number of fashion bosses that have become patrons of Italy's ancient architecture. The arena, which dates from 80 AD and attracts some six million visitors a year, is blackened by pollution and shaken by the vibrations of an underground metro line that runs nearby.
It's France. Nicknamed "the prehistoric Sistine Chapel", the Lascaux Caves are a cave complex in southwestern France decorated with some of the most impressive and famous cave paintings in the world
It's the National Monument. The 170m (555ft) obleisk that soars over the US capital was damaged in the 23 August East earthquake.
It's Petra, famous for its deep pink rock facades. Sandstone is a soft rock that is easily damaged. According to experts, Petra is also threatened by erosion, seismic damage, pollution and environmental degradation.
It's longer. The wall measures 21,196.18km (13,170.6956 miles) long based on the latest state survey results. A preliminary study released in 2009 estimated the wall to be 8,850km long. Only 8.2% of the original wall remains intact, with the rest in poor condition, according to the study.
It's Lego. Artist Jan Vormann sometimes used small armies of volunteers to help do his work on damaged buildings and monuments.
They are guided by conch-blowing tritons, mythological sea creatures
It was Tod's Diego Della Valle. He has joined a number of fashion bosses that have become patrons of Italy's ancient architecture. The arena, which dates from 80 AD and attracts some six million visitors a year, is blackened by pollution and shaken by the vibrations of an underground metro line that runs nearby.
It's France. Nicknamed "the prehistoric Sistine Chapel", the Lascaux Caves are a complex in southwestern France decorated with some of the most impressive and famous cave paintings in the world
It's the Washington Monument. The 170m (555ft) obelisk that soars over the US capital was damaged in the 23 August earthquake.
It's Petra, famous for its deep-pink rock facades. Sandstone is a soft rock that is easily damaged. According to experts, Petra is also threatened by erosion, seismic damage, pollution and environmental degradation.
It's longer. The wall is 21,196km (13,170 miles) long based on the latest state survey results. A preliminary study released in 2009 estimated the wall to measure 8,850km. Only 8.2% of the original wall remains intact, with the rest in poor condition, according to the study.
It's Lego. Artist Jan Vormann sometimes used small armies of volunteers to help do his work on damaged buildings and monuments.
Your Score
Your Score
0 - 2 : Beyond repair
0 - 2 : Beyond repair
3 - 5 : Repaired
3 - 5 : Repaired
6 - 7 : Preserved
6 - 7 : Preserved
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