The Pyramids of Meroë: African Monuments of the Ancient World
- 1. Where is Meroë located?
A) Nigeria
B) Ethiopia
C) Sudan
D) Egypt
- 2. What civilization built the pyramids of Meroë?
A) Kushite
B) Egyptian
C) Nubian
D) Roman
- 3. How many pyramids are estimated to be at Meroë?
A) 300
B) over 200
C) 100
D) 50
- 4. What major river is near the site of Meroë?
A) Amazon
B) Mississippi
C) Nile
D) Yangtze
- 5. What is the primary material used in constructing the Meroë pyramids?
A) granite
B) limestone
C) marble
D) sandstone
- 6. What significance did the pyramids of Meroë hold?
A) Religious temples
B) Royal tombs
C) Administrative buildings
D) Trade centers
- 7. Which dynasty is associated with the construction of the Meroë pyramids?
A) Ptolemaic Dynasty
B) Ming Dynasty
C) Kushite Dynasty
D) Old Kingdom
- 8. Which ancient language was primarily used in the inscriptions at Meroë?
A) Meroitic
B) Latin
C) Greek
D) Hieroglyphics
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