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