The Pyramids of Meroë: African Monuments of the Ancient World
- 1. Where is Meroë located?
A) Egypt
B) Nigeria
C) Sudan
D) Ethiopia
- 2. What civilization built the pyramids of Meroë?
A) Kushite
B) Roman
C) Egyptian
D) Nubian
- 3. How many pyramids are estimated to be at Meroë?
A) over 200
B) 300
C) 50
D) 100
- 4. What is the primary material used in constructing the Meroë pyramids?
A) limestone
B) sandstone
C) marble
D) granite
- 5. What major river is near the site of Meroë?
A) Amazon
B) Yangtze
C) Nile
D) Mississippi
- 6. Which dynasty is associated with the construction of the Meroë pyramids?
A) Kushite Dynasty
B) Old Kingdom
C) Ming Dynasty
D) Ptolemaic Dynasty
- 7. What significance did the pyramids of Meroë hold?
A) Royal tombs
B) Trade centers
C) Administrative buildings
D) Religious temples
- 8. Which ancient language was primarily used in the inscriptions at Meroë?
A) Hieroglyphics
B) Greek
C) Latin
D) Meroitic
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