Petra, Jordan - Kids.Britannica.Students

Where was the ancient city of Petra located?

• In now Northwestern Jordan.

• In now Southewestern Jordan.

• In now Southeastern Jordan.

• In now Northeastern Jordan.

How were most of Petra's buildings carved?

• Built piece by piece and then assembled together.

• Directly into marble.

• Directly into rocky sandstone cliffs by hand.

• First designed by architects and then carved by machines.

What is the Arabic word for "Rock"?

• Batra

• Petra

• Pietra

• Piedra

What are the main colours the rocks of the Valley Petra is located in?

• Pink, green and yellow

• Preen, purple and yellow.

• Pink and yellow.

• Red, Pink, purple and yellow.

What kind of building is the Al-Khaznah?

• A treasury.

• A tomb.

• A monastery.

• A swimming pool.

What is "Al-Dayr"?

• A treasury.

• An unfinished tomb.

• A monastery.

• A palace.

What is a common feature of many buildings in Petra?

• They have elaborate facades.

• They have elaborate interior decorations.

• They are small and cosy.

• They are full of engravings.

What does the irrigation system of the city NOT contain?

• Dams.

• Ceramic Pipes

• Water channels.

• Water taps in each dwelling.

From which periods were remains found in Petra?

• From the Stone and Bronze periods.

• From the Mesolithic and Neolithic Periods.

• From the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods.

• From the Stone and Bronze Age.

Who attacked Petra in 312 BC?

• The Seleucids.

• The Romans.

• The Egyptians.

• The Edomites.