- 1. In which country are the Lalibela Rock-Hewn Churches located?
A) Egypt
B) Ethiopia
C) Sudan
D) Somalia
- 2. What is the primary architectural style of the Lalibela Churches?
A) Rock-hewn
B) Masonry
C) Mud-brick
D) Wooden
- 3. Who is traditionally credited with the creation of the Lalibela Churches?
A) King Solomon
B) Emperor Haile Selassie
C) Emperor Menelik
D) King Lalibela
- 4. What is the local term for the Lalibela churches?
A) Abba
B) Kirkos
C) Bet
D) Tigray
- 5. Which religious affiliation predominantly practices around the Lalibela Churches?
A) Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity
B) Islam
C) Catholicism
D) Protestantism
- 6. What year was the Lalibela complex designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) 1985
B) 2001
C) 1992
D) 1978
- 7. What was the intended purpose of the Lalibela Churches?
A) Fortress
B) Marketplace
C) Pilgrimage site
D) Royal palace
- 8. Is there currently a substantial tourist industry in Lalibela?
A) It's banned
B) No
C) Yes
D) Only local visitors
- 9. How many primary churches are part of the Lalibela complex?
A) 12
B) 5
C) 11
D) 7
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