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