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The Colossus of Rhodes, forgotten Assyrian kings and a rebel cat — how closely did you follow this week's history news?

The fall of an ancient wonder, lost kings, and a photographic rebellion in Mussolini's Italy — test how much of it stuck.

  1. Which of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World does the article call the shortest-lived?
  2. Which ancient city's treasures are on display in a Paris exhibition, highlighting how today's Middle East conflicts endanger the region's cultural heritage?
  3. In which Japanese prefecture did over a thousand volunteers pull Hirosaki Castle back to its original spot?
  4. Roughly how old is the Hirosaki Castle featured in the article?
  5. According to researchers, roughly how long did three forgotten Assyrian kings stay hidden before the recent discovery?
  6. According to the article, which women did the Wulz sisters primarily photograph in fascist Italy, defying the expectations of their era?
  7. What was the name of the Wulz sisters' family cat, which became a symbol of women's independence in one of their most famous photos?