The Timna Valley: A Copper Mine from Biblical Times
- 1. What is the Timna Valley primarily known for?
A) Silver mining
B) Gold mining
C) Iron extraction
D) Ancient copper mining
- 2. Which ancient civilization is most associated with the Timna Valley?
A) The Babylonians
B) The Romans
C) The Persians
D) The Egyptians
- 3. In which country is the Timna Valley located?
A) Jordan
B) Saudi Arabia
C) Israel
D) Egypt
- 4. Which metal was predominantly extracted from the Timna Valley?
A) Aluminum
B) Lead
C) Copper
D) Iron
- 5. The remains of which type of ancient structures were found in the Timna Valley?
A) Temples
B) Smelting camps
C) Fortresses
D) Palaces
- 6. What type of archaeological evidence supports the existence of mining in the Timna Valley?
A) Mining shafts and tools
B) Farm remains
C) Tombs and burial sites
D) Residential buildings
- 7. What is a prominent geological feature within the Timna Valley?
A) Mount Sinai
B) The Solomon's Pillars
C) The Western Wall
D) The Great Sphinx
- 8. What technique was used by ancient miners in the Timna Valley?
A) Panning
B) Fire-setting
C) Hydraulic mining
D) Sluicing
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