Alexandria, Egypt — Questions and answers

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What is the name of the citadel built on the site of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria?

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  1. The Citadel of Qaitbay ✓
  2. The Fortress of Alexander
  3. The Mediterranean Harbor
  4. The 15th Century Tower

Answer: The Citadel of Qaitbay

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What was the Montaza Palace once used for?

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  1. A public library
  2. A royal summer residence ✓
  3. A seafood market
  4. A modern art gallery

Answer: A royal summer residence

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What does the unique design of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina resemble?

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  1. A giant book
  2. A ship sailing the sea
  3. A giant sundial ✓
  4. A tall lighthouse

Answer: A giant sundial

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Which of these is a traditional stringed instrument played by musicians in Alexandria's public spaces?

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  1. Piano
  2. Trumpet
  3. Oud ✓
  4. Drum kit

Answer: Oud

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What kind of artifacts can you find at the Alexandria National Museum?

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  1. Only modern paintings
  2. Ancient sculptures, jewelry, and pottery ✓
  3. Only old cars and vehicles
  4. Food from different countries

Answer: Ancient sculptures, jewelry, and pottery

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Which two historical periods are highlighted at the Greco-Roman Museum?

Choices

  1. Future and modern times
  2. Pharaonic and Islamic
  3. Hellenistic and Roman ✓
  4. Middle Ages and Renaissance

Answer: Hellenistic and Roman

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