- 1. Where is Meroë located?
A) Sudan
B) Ethiopia
C) Egypt
D) Nigeria
- 2. What civilization built the pyramids of Meroë?
A) Roman
B) Kushite
C) Nubian
D) Egyptian
- 3. How many pyramids are estimated to be at Meroë?
A) 50
B) 300
C) over 200
D) 100
- 4. What major river is near the site of Meroë?
A) Amazon
B) Yangtze
C) Mississippi
D) Nile
- 5. What is the primary material used in constructing the Meroë pyramids?
A) limestone
B) granite
C) marble
D) sandstone
- 6. What significance did the pyramids of Meroë hold?
A) Administrative buildings
B) Royal tombs
C) Trade centers
D) Religious temples
- 7. Which dynasty is associated with the construction of the Meroë pyramids?
A) Ming Dynasty
B) Old Kingdom
C) Ptolemaic Dynasty
D) Kushite Dynasty
- 8. Which ancient language was primarily used in the inscriptions at Meroë?
A) Meroitic
B) Hieroglyphics
C) Greek
D) Latin
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