Palmyra

What is the name of the oasis in the Syrian desert?

• Damascus

• Palmyra

• Persia

• Africa

Which empire annexed Palmyra in 106 AD?

• Assyrian Empire

• Greek Empire

• Roman Empire

• Persian Empire

Who was the ruler of Palmyra after the death of Odenathus?

• Zenobia

• Cleopatra

• Aurelian

• Damascus

During which period did Palmyra flourish as a trading and transit centre?

• Greek rule

• Roman rule

• Muslim rule

• Assyrian rule

Who was the Roman Emperor who defeated Zenobia and destroyed Palmyra?

• Odenathus

• Zenobia

• Aurelian

• Cleopatra

What event caused Palmyra to fall into a lengthy period of decline?

• Earthquake

• War

• Drought

• Famine

When did Muslims take over Palmyra?

• 1000 BC

• 106 AD

• 271 AD

• 634 AD

What is the name of the temple in Palmyra that was constructed during the Greek rule?

• Bel Temple

• Acropolis Temple

• Zenobia Temple

• Aurelian Temple