Ancient Petra: Lost City of Stone - Quiz
Ancient Petra Lost City of Stone
  • 1. What is the nickname given to Petra?
A) City of Angels
B) Rose City
C) Pearl of the Orient
D) City of Gold
  • 2. What is the main building material used in the construction of Petra?
A) Granite
B) Sandstone
C) Brick
D) Marble
  • 3. What is the modern-day country where Petra is located?
A) Egypt
B) Italy
C) Greece
D) Jordan
  • 4. Which famous adventurer made the city of Petra known to the Western world?
A) Johann Ludwig Burckhardt
B) Marco Polo
C) Captain James Cook
D) Christopher Columbus
  • 5. What is the purpose of the Street of Facades in Petra?
A) School
B) Palace
C) Tombs
D) Marketplace
  • 6. What is the name of the high place of sacrifice located in Petra?
A) Mount Everest
B) Table Mountain
C) Mount Kilimanjaro
D) Al-Madbah
  • 7. What is the name of the temple that showcases Greco-Roman influences in Petra?
A) Parthenon
B) Qasr Al-Bint
C) Taj Mahal
D) Hagia Sophia
  • 8. What is the estimated total population of ancient Petra at its peak?
A) 30,000
B) 100,000
C) 50,000
D) 10,000
  • 9. Which major motion picture featured Petra as a filming location?
A) Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
B) Avatar
C) The Lion King
D) Titanic
  • 10. What type of transportation was commonly used in Petra?
A) Bicycles
B) Camels
C) Cars
D) Boats
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