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What is Borobudur most famously known for?

• A site with the most earthquakes in Indonesia
• The world's largest ancient Hindu temple
• The world's largest Mahayana Buddhist temple
• The oldest religious site in Southeast Asia
• A 9th-century Islamic temple

Where is Petra located?

• In a desert in Egypt
• In the mountains of southern Jordan
• On the coast of the Red Sea
• In the middle of a volcanic island
• Near the rainforests of Southeast Asia

What major event damaged Borobudur in 2006?

• Flooding from the nearby river
• A volcanic eruption
• An earthquake
• A large-scale looting
• A fire caused by tourists

What was one of the major threats to Petra’s preservation?

• Bombings from local conflicts
• Natural disasters like volcanoes
• Erosion and flooding
• Over-excavation by explorers
• Lack of proper documentation

Which group of people was relocated from Petra as part of preservation efforts?

• Local merchants
• Nabataean descendants
• The Bedouins
• British archaeologists
• Swiss explorers

What did Borobudur become a part of, due to being hidden for so long?

• Historical records
• Local superstitions and folklore
• Dutch trading routes
• A famous legend about treasure
• Regional government archives

Who most likely helped raise international awareness about Borobudur after its rediscovery?

• Local farmers near Borobudur
• The first group of tourists in Java
• Dutch scholars and explorers
• Ancient temple builders
• Government officials of the 14th century

What most likely led to Borobudur being abandoned in the 14th century?

• It was destroyed by an earthquake
• The shift in religious and cultural practices
• Constant attacks from foreign invaders
• The volcanic activity in the region
• A lack of financial support for its upkeep

Who was most likely responsible for the excavation efforts in Petra during the 20th century?

• Local merchants who discovered artifacts
• A group of European and Palestinian archaeologists
• Bedouin tribes looking for new land
• Early Nabataean settlers
• Swiss explorers from the 1800s

If Petra were featured in another movie, what would be the most suitable genre based on its history?

• A science fiction movie about aliens discovering ancient cities
• A mystery movie about lost treasures hidden by the Nabataeans
• A comedy about ancient Nabataean trade routes
• A superhero movie about preserving ancient ruins
• A space exploration movie involving time travel