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Palmyra
Contributed by: Clifford
  • 1. What was the primary function of Palmyra in ancient times?
A) Agricultural center
B) Trade hub
C) Religious site
D) Military base
  • 2. Which empire was Palmyra most closely associated with?
A) Ottoman Empire
B) Macedonian Empire
C) Persian Empire
D) Roman Empire
  • 3. What is the famous landmark found in Palmyra?
A) Temple of Bel
B) Colosseum
C) Great Pyramid
D) Parthenon
  • 4. Who was the infamous queen associated with Palmyra?
A) Dido
B) Zenobia
C) Cleopatra
D) Nefertiti
  • 5. In which modern-day country is Palmyra located?
A) Syria
B) Turkey
C) Jordan
D) Iraq
  • 6. What year was Palmyra declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) 1980
B) 1985
C) 1990
D) 2000
  • 7. What was a major economic activity in ancient Palmyra?
A) Fishing
B) Textile manufacturing
C) Caravan trade
D) Mining
  • 8. Which desert is Palmyra located near?
A) Syrian Desert
B) Kalahari Desert
C) Sahara Desert
D) Gobi Desert
  • 9. Which war led to the destruction of many Palmyra artifacts?
A) Gulf War
B) American Civil War
C) World War I
D) Syrian Civil War
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