The Roman City Dura-Europos

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

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

2. Which river is near Dura-Europos?

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

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

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

4. Dura-Europos was abandoned in which century?

A) 3rd century.
B) 1st century.
C) 5th 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) 1945.
C) 1960.
D) 1920.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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