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Exploring World Landmarks: From the Pyramids of Giza to the CN Tower

Discover iconic landmarks such as the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Wall of China, the CN Tower, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa - their historical significance, architectural marvels, and cultural impact. Dive into the rich history and engineering brilliance behind each structure, from the ancient wonders of Egypt to modern-day marvels like the CN Tower in Toronto. Uncover fascinating details about these global treasures and embark on a virtual journey around the world's most renowned landmarks.

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Exploring World Landmarks: From the Pyramids of Giza to the CN Tower

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  1. English Vine Presentation Program • EB III Unit 1 The Sydney Opera House Essay Question If you traveled around the world, what landmarks would you want to go to? Write more details about them, such as where they are, when they were built, who made them, etc. (hints: the Eiffel Tower, the Sydney Opera House, the Statue of Liberty, the Great Wall of China, etc.)

  2. English Vine Presentation Program • EB III Unit 1 The Sydney Opera House • Sydney Opera House • Sydney, Australia • performing arts • center • designed by Jorn • Utzon • started in March • 1959 • completed in • October 1973

  3. English Vine Presentation Program • EB III Unit 1 The Sydney Opera House • Statue of Liberty • New York City, USA • 93 meters high • from ground to torch • designed by Frédéric Bartholdi • gift from the people of France • represents Libertas – Roman • goddess of freedom • dedicated on October 28, 1886

  4. English Vine Presentation Program • EB III Unit 1 The Sydney Opera House • Eiffel Tower • Paris, France • built in 1889 • 324 meters high • designed by Gustave • Eiffel • built as the entrance • to the 1889 World’s • Fair • one of the most • recognizable structures • in the world

  5. English Vine Presentation Program • EB III Unit 1 The Sydney Opera House • Great Wall of China • northern China • built as a defense • against China’s • enemies • built between the 5th • century BC and the • 16th century BC • spans 8,851.8 km • from the Hushan Great • Wall in Liaoning to • the Jiayuguan Pass • in Gansu

  6. English Vine Presentation Program • EB III Unit 1 The Sydney Opera House • Colosseum • Rome, Italy • started in 72 AD by • emperor Vespasian • Finished in 80 AD by Titus • 50,000 spectators • used for gladiator contests, animal hunts & executions

  7. English Vine Presentation Program • EB III Unit 1 The Sydney Opera House • Acropolis • Athens, Greece • built in the 5th • century, BC • means “high city” • flat-topped rock • 150 meters above • sea level • made up of many • monuments

  8. English Vine Presentation Program • EB III Unit 1 The Sydney Opera House • Pyramids of Giza • Giza, Egypt • built as a tomb for • Pharaoh Khufu • took over 20 years • to complete • completed around • 2560 BC • 146.5 meters high • was world’s tallest • man-made structure for • over 3800 years

  9. English Vine Presentation Program • EB III Unit 1 The Sydney Opera House • Taj Mahal • Agra, India • built by emperor • Shah Jahan • in memory of his 3rd • wife, Mumtaz Mahal • built from 1632-1653

  10. English Vine Presentation Program • EB III Unit 1 The Sydney Opera House • Leaning Tower of Pisa • Pisa, Italy • free-standing bell • tower • 56.70 meters high • began in 1173 • built in stages • completed in 1372 • error in the design & • that’s why it leans

  11. English Vine Presentation Program • EB III Unit 1 The Sydney Opera House • CN Tower • Toronto, Canada • communications & • observation tower • 553.33 meters high • completed in 1976 • world’s tallest • free-standing • structure and tallest • tower for 34 years

  12. English Vine Presentation Program • EB III Unit 1 The Sydney Opera House • Big Ben • London, England • bell of the clock • at the end of the • Palace of Westminster • (Parliament buildings) • Charles Barry • architect • Augustus Pugin • designer • completed in 1858

  13. English Vine Presentation Program • EB III Unit 1 The Sydney Opera House • Christ the Redeemer • Statue • Rio de Janeiro, • Brazil • on Mount Corcovado • 700 meters high • designed by Heitor da • Silva Costa • sculpted by Paul • Landowski • built from 1922-1931

  14. English Vine Presentation Program • EB III Unit 1 The Sydney Opera House • Mount Rushmore • South Dakota, USA • carved by Gutzon & • Lincoln Borglum • from 1927-1941 • 4 presidents: • George Washington • Thomas Jefferson • Theodore Roosevelt • Abraham Lincoln

  15. Model Answer Writing If I traveled around the world, the landmarks I would want to go to are the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Wall of China, the CN Tower and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The Pyramids of Giza are in Egypt. They are very famous because they were man-made. Also because they were built a long time ago, in 2560 BC. I would take a camel ride around the three Pyramids of Giza. The Great Wall of China is 8,851.8 km long. It was built between the 5th century BC and the 16th century BC. It was built as a defense against China’s enemies. It would be amazing to walk on the Great Wall of China. The CN Tower is located in Toronto, Canada. It was completed in 1976. It was built as a communications and observation tower. I think it’s amazing that it was the world’s tallest free-standing structure and tallest tower for 34 years. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is in Italy. It’s a free-standing bell tower. It wasn’t built to be a leaning tower. It leans because there was an error in the construction. It was built in stages. It was started in 1173 and finished in 1372. So, if I could travel around the world, I would want to go to see the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Wall of China, the CN Tower and the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

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