Ancient Petra: Lost City of Stone - Quiz
- 1. What is the nickname given to Petra?
A) City of Gold
B) Rose City
C) City of Angels
D) Pearl of the Orient
- 2. What is the main building material used in the construction of Petra?
A) Marble
B) Granite
C) Brick
D) Sandstone
- 3. What is the modern-day country where Petra is located?
A) Jordan
B) Egypt
C) Greece
D) Italy
- 4. Which famous adventurer made the city of Petra known to the Western world?
A) Christopher Columbus
B) Captain James Cook
C) Marco Polo
D) Johann Ludwig Burckhardt
- 5. What is the purpose of the Street of Facades in Petra?
A) Marketplace
B) Tombs
C) Palace
D) School
- 6. What is the name of the high place of sacrifice located in Petra?
A) Mount Everest
B) Table Mountain
C) Al-Madbah
D) Mount Kilimanjaro
- 7. What is the name of the temple that showcases Greco-Roman influences in Petra?
A) Hagia Sophia
B) Taj Mahal
C) Parthenon
D) Qasr Al-Bint
- 8. What is the estimated total population of ancient Petra at its peak?
A) 30,000
B) 50,000
C) 100,000
D) 10,000
- 9. Which major motion picture featured Petra as a filming location?
A) Avatar
B) Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
C) Titanic
D) The Lion King
- 10. What type of transportation was commonly used in Petra?
A) Boats
B) Bicycles
C) Cars
D) Camels
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