Ancient Petra: Lost City of Stone - Quiz
- 1. What is the nickname given to Petra?
A) Pearl of the Orient
B) City of Angels
C) City of Gold
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) Jordan
C) Egypt
D) Greece
- 4. Which famous adventurer made the city of Petra known to the Western world?
A) Christopher Columbus
B) Johann Ludwig Burckhardt
C) Marco Polo
D) Captain James Cook
- 5. 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
- 6. What is the estimated total population of ancient Petra at its peak?
A) 10,000
B) 100,000
C) 30,000
D) 50,000
- 7. What type of transportation was commonly used in Petra?
A) Bicycles
B) Boats
C) Camels
D) Cars
- 8. Which major motion picture featured Petra as a filming location?
A) The Lion King
B) Avatar
C) Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
D) Titanic
- 9. What is the name of the high place of sacrifice located in Petra?
A) Mount Kilimanjaro
B) Table Mountain
C) Mount Everest
D) Al-Madbah
- 10. What is the purpose of the Street of Facades in Petra?
A) Palace
B) School
C) Tombs
D) Marketplace
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