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