Lalibela Rock-Hewn Churches
- 1. In which country are the Lalibela Rock-Hewn Churches located?
A) Ethiopia
B) Sudan
C) Somalia
D) Egypt
- 2. What is the primary architectural style of the Lalibela Churches?
A) Mud-brick
B) Masonry
C) Rock-hewn
D) Wooden
- 3. Who is traditionally credited with the creation of the Lalibela Churches?
A) King Lalibela
B) King Solomon
C) Emperor Haile Selassie
D) Emperor Menelik
- 4. What is the local term for the Lalibela churches?
A) Tigray
B) Bet
C) Abba
D) Kirkos
- 5. Which religious affiliation predominantly practices around the Lalibela Churches?
A) Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity
B) Islam
C) Catholicism
D) Protestantism
- 6. What year was the Lalibela complex designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) 1992
B) 1985
C) 2001
D) 1978
- 7. What was the intended purpose of the Lalibela Churches?
A) Pilgrimage site
B) Royal palace
C) Marketplace
D) Fortress
- 8. Is there currently a substantial tourist industry in Lalibela?
A) Only local visitors
B) Yes
C) It's banned
D) No
- 9. How many primary churches are part of the Lalibela complex?
A) 11
B) 12
C) 5
D) 7
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