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