Historic Landmarks of Syria: Must-Visit Sites
- 1. Which ancient city in Syria is known as the 'Pearl of the Desert'?
A) Palmyra
B) Damascus
C) Bosra
D) Aleppo
- 2. Which is the oldest inhabited city in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) Deir ez-Zor
B) Damascus
C) Homs
D) Latakia
- 3. Which landmark is a Crusader castle located near the city of Homs?
A) Citadel of Aleppo
B) Mari
C) Krak des Chevaliers
D) Qalat al-Mudiq
- 4. Which of these is a famous historical site in Aleppo that dates back to the 3rd millennium BC?
A) Rasafa
B) Apamea
C) Citadel of Aleppo
D) Hama
- 5. The Great Mosque of Aleppo is also known as the ______ Mosque.
A) Al-Aqsa
B) Umayyad
C) Blue
D) Omari
- 6. The ancient city of Ebla is known for its discovery of ______ tablets.
A) Hieroglyphic
B) Cuneiform
C) Ogham
D) Runes
- 7. Which of the following archaeological sites in Syria was a major trading center in the 2nd millennium BC?
A) Ebla
B) Ugarit
C) Tell el Fakhariya
D) Mari
- 8. The ancient city of ______ in Syria is famous for its well-preserved Roman theater.
A) Palmyra
B) Ugarit
C) Bosra
D) Ebla
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