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Question 1: Where would you find the ruins of Persepolis?
- Greece
- Iran
- Israel
Correct Answer: Iran
Fact: The ruins of Persepolis lie at the foot of Kih-e Rahmat (Mountain of Mercy) in southwestern Iran. Persepolis was the seat of government of the Achaemenid Empire, though it was designed primarily to be a showplace and center for the receptions and festivals of the kings and their empire.
Question 2: Where did they find the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun?
- Valley of the Kings
- Tikal
- Petra
Correct Answer: Valley of the Kings
Fact: One of the world's most notable archaeological sites is the Valley of the Kings, where Tutankhamun's tomb was discovered in 1922. Together with the remainder of the Theban Necropolis, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.
Question 3: Which Egyptian city is home to the world’s tallest ancient pyramid?
- Luxor
- Giza
- Alexandria
Correct Answer: Giza
Fact: One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, records suggest the Pyramids of Giza were built sometime between 2600 and 2500 BCE. The largest, the Great Pyramid, was built as a tomb for the pharaoh Khufu and remained the tallest human-made structure in the world until the 14th century.
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