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