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