Ancient Petra: Lost City of Stone
- 1. What is the nickname given to Petra?
A) Pearl of the Orient
B) City of Angels
C) City of Gold
D) Rose City
- 2. What is the main building material used in the construction of Petra?
A) Brick
B) Sandstone
C) Granite
D) Marble
- 3. What is the modern-day country where Petra is located?
A) Egypt
B) Italy
C) Jordan
D) Greece
- 4. Which famous adventurer made the city of Petra known to the Western world?
A) Captain James Cook
B) Johann Ludwig Burckhardt
C) Christopher Columbus
D) Marco Polo
- 5. What type of transportation was commonly used in Petra?
A) Boats
B) Bicycles
C) Camels
D) Cars
- 6. What is the name of the high place of sacrifice located in Petra?
A) Mount Kilimanjaro
B) Al-Madbah
C) Mount Everest
D) Table Mountain
- 7. What is the purpose of the Street of Facades in Petra?
A) School
B) Palace
C) Tombs
D) Marketplace
- 8. What is the estimated total population of ancient Petra at its peak?
A) 100,000
B) 50,000
C) 10,000
D) 30,000
- 9. Which major motion picture featured Petra as a filming location?
A) Titanic
B) Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
C) The Lion King
D) Avatar
- 10. What is the name of the temple that showcases Greco-Roman influences in Petra?
A) Qasr Al-Bint
B) Taj Mahal
C) Hagia Sophia
D) Parthenon
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