The Roman City Dura-Europos

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

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

2. Which river is near Dura-Europos?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Dura-Europos was abandoned in which century?

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

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