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7 questions on crumbling monuments | 7 questions on crumbling monuments |
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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. | |
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The Trevi fountain depicts Neptune, the Roman sea god, in a chariot pulled by aquatic horses. Who or what are the creatures guided by? | |
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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. |
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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? | |
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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? |
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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? |
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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? |
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Great Wall is * than previously thought | Great Wall is * than previously thought |
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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? |
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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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Your Score | Your Score |
0 - 2 : Beyond repair | 0 - 2 : Beyond repair |
3 - 5 : Repaired | 3 - 5 : Repaired |
6 - 7 : Preserved | 6 - 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). |