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