Multiple choice general knowledge culture

Why are the wonders of the world of all time always 7 in number?

  1. A random number was chosen

  2. The Greeks believed 7 to be a figure of perfection and plenty

  3. The number 7 is believed to be the centre of existence by the Pagans

  4. Hindu mythology considers 7 to be very pious
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Explanation

The number of wonders was not based on any systematic counting - different ancient writers compiled their own lists, and the number 7 happened to be the count that became standardized. While various cultures attached mystical significance to 7, this was not the reason for selecting exactly 7 wonders.

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