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