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