The Timna Valley: A Copper Mine from Biblical Times - Exam
- 1. What is the Timna Valley primarily known for?
A) Gold mining
B) Ancient copper mining
C) Silver mining
D) Iron extraction
- 2. Which ancient civilization is most associated with the Timna Valley?
A) The Romans
B) The Babylonians
C) The Egyptians
D) The Persians
- 3. In which country is the Timna Valley located?
A) Saudi Arabia
B) Jordan
C) Israel
D) Egypt
- 4. What technique was used by ancient miners in the Timna Valley?
A) Hydraulic mining
B) Fire-setting
C) Panning
D) Sluicing
- 5. The remains of which type of ancient structures were found in the Timna Valley?
A) Temples
B) Fortresses
C) Palaces
D) Smelting camps
- 6. What is a prominent geological feature within the Timna Valley?
A) Mount Sinai
B) The Great Sphinx
C) The Western Wall
D) The Solomon's Pillars
- 7. What type of archaeological evidence supports the existence of mining in the Timna Valley?
A) Farm remains
B) Tombs and burial sites
C) Residential buildings
D) Mining shafts and tools
- 8. Which metal was predominantly extracted from the Timna Valley?
A) Copper
B) Aluminum
C) Lead
D) Iron
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