World Geography Trivia

Middle East Ancient Sites

Journey through history and explore the ancient ruins, monuments, and archaeological wonders of the Middle East.

Difficulty:
hard
Questions:
9

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Questions in this quiz

Q1. In which modern country are the ancient rose-red ruins of Petra located?

  • • Jordan
  • • Israel
  • • Saudi Arabia
  • • Syria

Q2. The ancient city of Babylon was located in which modern-day country?

  • • Iran
  • • Syria
  • • Turkey
  • • Iraq

Q3. What is the name of the ancient Nabataean city in Saudi Arabia, sometimes called "Saudi Arabia's Petra"?

  • • Diriyah
  • • Hegra (Mada'in Saleh)
  • • Al-Ula Old Town
  • • Najran

Q4. The ancient Persian ceremonial capital of Persepolis is located in which modern country?

  • • Iraq
  • • Afghanistan
  • • Iran
  • • Turkey

Q5. Which ancient city in present-day Turkey was home to the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?

  • • Ephesus
  • • Ankara
  • • Troy
  • • Gordion

Q6. In which country is the ancient Silk Road city of Palmyra, partially destroyed by ISIS in 2015, located?

  • • Jordan
  • • Lebanon
  • • Egypt
  • • Syria

Q7. What ancient Sumerian city in southern Iraq is believed to be the biblical birthplace of Abraham?

  • • Uruk
  • • Nippur
  • • Ur
  • • Lagash

Q8. The ancient city of Uruk, one of humanity's first true cities, is located in which modern country?

  • • Iran
  • • Syria
  • • Turkey
  • • Iraq

Q9. The ancient city of Bosra in southern Syria is famous for which remarkably preserved ancient structure?

  • • A Nabataean temple
  • • A Byzantine cathedral
  • • A Roman theatre
  • • A Persian palace