Historic Landmarks of Syria: Must-Visit Sites
- 1. Which ancient city in Syria is known as the 'Pearl of the Desert'?
A) Aleppo
B) Damascus
C) Bosra
D) Palmyra
- 2. Which is the oldest inhabited city in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) Latakia
B) Damascus
C) Deir ez-Zor
D) Homs
- 3. Which landmark is a Crusader castle located near the city of Homs?
A) Krak des Chevaliers
B) Citadel of Aleppo
C) Mari
D) Qalat al-Mudiq
- 4. Which of the following archaeological sites in Syria was a major trading center in the 2nd millennium BC?
A) Ugarit
B) Tell el Fakhariya
C) Ebla
D) Mari
- 5. The Great Mosque of Aleppo is also known as the ______ Mosque.
A) Omari
B) Al-Aqsa
C) Umayyad
D) Blue
- 6. The ancient city of Ebla is known for its discovery of ______ tablets.
A) Hieroglyphic
B) Runes
C) Cuneiform
D) Ogham
- 7. Which of these is a famous historical site in Aleppo that dates back to the 3rd millennium BC?
A) Hama
B) Rasafa
C) Apamea
D) Citadel of Aleppo
- 8. The ancient city of ______ in Syria is famous for its well-preserved Roman theater.
A) Ebla
B) Palmyra
C) Ugarit
D) Bosra
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