The Roman City Dura-Europos

1. In which modern country is Dura-Europos located?

A) Turkey.
B) Syria.
C) Jordan.
D) Iraq.

2. Which river is near Dura-Europos?

A) Euphrates River.
B) Nile River.
C) Tigris River.
D) Indus River.

3. What significant artifact was discovered in Dura-Europos?

A) The Parthenon.
B) The Great Pyramid.
C) The Colosseum.
D) The Dura-Europos Synagogue.

4. Dura-Europos was abandoned in which century?

A) 3rd century.
B) 5th century.
C) 1st century.
D) 2nd century.

5. What civilization was Dura-Europos a frontier city for?

A) Roman Empire.
B) Ottoman Empire.
C) Macedonian Empire.
D) Persian Empire.

6. Archaeological excavations at Dura-Europos began in what year?

A) 1900.
B) 1920.
C) 1945.
D) 1960.

7. What is the primary significance of the Dura-Europos site to researchers?

A) Analysis of contemporary politics.
B) Study of medieval warfare.
C) Insight into multicultural ancient life.
D) Understanding modern urban planning.

8. Which culture had a significant presence in Dura-Europos?

A) Mongolian.
B) Roman.
C) Byzantine.
D) Aztec.

9. What type of defensive structure was prominent in Dura-Europos?

A) Castles.
B) Watchtowers.
C) Mausoleums.
D) City walls.

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