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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 Trevi Fountain in Rome, raising fears that one of the city's most famous structures needs a major restoration.Test yourself on other monuments in danger.
1.) Multiple Choice Question1.) 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 aquatic horses. Who or what are the creatures guided by?
  1. Nereids
  2. Tritons
  3. Dolphins
  1. Nereids
  2. Tritons
  3. 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 Question2.) Multiple Choice Question
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? 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?
  1. Christian Louboutin
  2. Manolo Blahnik
  3. Tod's
  1. Christian Louboutin
  2. Manolo Blahnik
  3. Tod's
3.) Multiple Choice Question3.) 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?
  1. France
  2. Bulgaria
  3. Australia
  1. France
  2. Bulgaria
  3. Australia
4.) Multiple Choice Question4.) Multiple Choice Question
This building in Washington DC was closed to visitors after it was damaged by an earthquake 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?
  1. The Capitol building
  2. The Washington Monument
  3. The US Treasury Building
  1. The Capitol building
  2. The Washington Monument
  3. The US Treasury Building
5.) Multiple Choice Question5.) Multiple Choice Question
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?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?
  1. Uplistsikhe - rock-hewn town, Georgia
  2. Lalibela - rock-hewn churches, Ethiopia
  3. Petra - city of stone, Jordan
  1. Uplistsikhe - rock-hewn town, Georgia
  2. Lalibela - rock-hewn churches, Ethiopia
  3. Petra - city of stone, Jordan
6.) Missing Word Question6.) Missing Word Question
Great Wall is * than previously thoughtGreat Wall is * than previously thought
  1. longer
  2. older
  3. degrading faster
  1. longer
  2. older
  3. degrading faster
7.) Multiple Choice Question7.) 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?
  1. Plasticine
  2. Lego
  3. Bubblegum
  1. Plasticine
  2. Lego
  3. 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.
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  1. They are guided by conch-blowing tritons, mythological sea creatures
  2. 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.
  3. 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
  4. It's the Washington Monument. The 170m (555ft) obelisk that soars over the US capital was damaged in the 23 August earthquake.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. It's Lego. Artist Jan Vormann sometimes used small armies of volunteers to help do his work on damaged buildings and monuments.
  1. They are guided by conch-blowing tritons, mythological sea creatures
  2. It was Tod's Diego Della Valle. He has joined a number of fashion bosses who have become patrons of Italy's ancient architecture. The arena, which dates from AD80 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.
  3. It's France. Nicknamed "the prehistoric Sistine Chapel", the Lascaux Caves are a complex in south-western France decorated with some of the most impressive and famous cave paintings in the world.
  4. It's the Washington Monument. The 170m (555ft) obelisk that soars over the US capital was damaged in the 23 August earthquake.
  5. 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 and pollution.
  6. 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 at 8,850km. Only 8.2% of the original wall remains intact, with the rest in poor condition, according to the study.
  7. It's Lego. Artist Jan Vormann sometimes used small armies of volunteers to help do his work on damaged buildings and monuments.
Your ScoreYour Score
0 - 2 : Beyond repair0 - 2 : Beyond repair
3 - 5 : Repaired3 - 5 : Repaired
6 - 7 : Preserved6 - 7 : Preserved
For past quizzes including our weekly news quiz, 7 days 7 questions, expand the grey drop-down below - also available on the Magazine page (and scroll down).For past quizzes including our weekly news quiz, 7 days 7 questions, expand the grey drop-down below - also available on the Magazine page (and scroll down).