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Quiz The fabulous city of Babylon

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The history (real or legendary) and architectural wonders of the great city of antiquity.

 

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Question 1 / 30
In which historical region of the Middle East is the fabulous city of Babylon located?

In which historical region of the Middle East is the fabulous city of Babylon located?

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Question 2 / 30
On which river was this ancient city built?

On which river was this ancient city built?

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Question 3 / 30
To which biblical city is the city of Babylon assimilated?

To which biblical city is the city of Babylon assimilated?

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Question 4 / 30

What is the name of the legendary king who ruled the city?

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Question 5 / 30

He reigned over the unique people of the Earth, who was the descendant of which mythical figure?

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Question 6 / 30
What did he order his subjects to build in order to ascend to heaven and confront God?

What did he order his subjects to build in order to ascend to heaven and confront God?

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Question 7 / 30

To punish them for their pride, God scattered men all over the face of the earth. What punishment did He inflict on them?

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Question 8 / 30
This biblical myth is directly inspired by an actual building in Babylon, which was so high it seemed to touch the sky. What was this building?

This biblical myth is directly inspired by an actual building in Babylon, which was so high it seemed to touch the sky. What was this building?

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Question 9 / 30

What was the name of the Babylonian king who is known to have drawn up humanity's first legal code in 1750 BC? The text is engraved on a black basalt stele.

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Question 10 / 30
The city of Babylon reached its apogee in the 6th century B.C. under which king (605 to 562 B.C.)?

The city of Babylon reached its apogee in the 6th century B.C. under which king (605 to 562 B.C.)?

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Question 11 / 30

Which magnificent structure commissioned by this king was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?

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Question 12 / 30
He had this marvel built to remind his wife of the verdant hillsides of his native land. What was the name of this Babylonian queen?

He had this marvel built to remind his wife of the verdant hillsides of his native land. What was the name of this Babylonian queen?

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Question 13 / 30

The gardens are named after a legendary Babylonian queen. Who is she?

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Question 14 / 30
The presence of these gardens in Babylon is disputed by some archaeologists. Which other Mesopotamian city do they think is more likely to be home to this marvel?

The presence of these gardens in Babylon is disputed by some archaeologists. Which other Mesopotamian city do they think is more likely to be home to this marvel?

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Question 15 / 30

Before the official definitive list of the Seven Wonders, Philo of Byzantium included another Babylonian structure in his list. Which structure?

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Question 16 / 30

Three rows of ramparts with a total length of 70 km protected the city from invasion. The walls were 9 m wide and 20 m high. You could enter the city through one of its 8 gates. What was the name of the main gate?

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Question 17 / 30

What is the origin of the name of this splendid blue-glazed brick door? It's the name:

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Question 18 / 30
In which museum can you admire the reconstruction of this masterpiece?

In which museum can you admire the reconstruction of this masterpiece?

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Question 19 / 30

What is the name of the greatest god of Babylon?

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Question 20 / 30

What is the name of the great religious complex in the form of the temple dedicated to it and the zyggurat?

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Question 21 / 30
The great processional route features the serpent-dragon. What is the name of this Mesopotamian mythological animal?

The great processional route features the serpent-dragon. What is the name of this Mesopotamian mythological animal?

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Question 22 / 30
The lion, as depicted in bas-relief on the Ishtar Gate, is the animal symbol of Babylon. Which of these lion statues is considered today to be the symbol of Babylon and the national symbol of Iraq?

The lion, as depicted in bas-relief on the Ishtar Gate, is the animal symbol of Babylon. Which of these lion statues is considered today to be the symbol of Babylon and the national symbol of Iraq?

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Question 23 / 30

Numerous clay tablets engraved with inscriptions have been found on the archaeological site of Babylon. In which writing system are the texts written?

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Question 24 / 30

What is the name of the literary work written in Babylonia in the 17th century BC in this system of writing? (It is one of the oldest literary works of humanity)

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Question 25 / 30
This epic tale is a direct inspiration for a biblical myth. Which myth?

This epic tale is a direct inspiration for a biblical myth. Which myth?

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Question 26 / 30
A clay cylinder engraved with inscriptions was found during archaeological excavations in Babylon. The text glorifies the Persian king who conquered the city in 539 BC. What was his name?

A clay cylinder engraved with inscriptions was found during archaeological excavations in Babylon. The text glorifies the Persian king who conquered the city in 539 BC. What was his name?

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Question 27 / 30
Which great Macedonian conqueror entered Babylon victorious in 331 BC?

Which great Macedonian conqueror entered Babylon victorious in 331 BC?

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Question 28 / 30
What great battle had he just won over the Persian army of Darius III, which was occupying the territory?

What great battle had he just won over the Persian army of Darius III, which was occupying the territory?

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Question 29 / 30
To what defeated people, whose elite was condemned to exile in Babylon, do we owe the city's bad reputation? He presents it as a place of depravity and decadence.

To what defeated people, whose elite was condemned to exile in Babylon, do we owe the city's bad reputation? He presents it as a place of depravity and decadence.

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Question 30 / 30
To which painter do we owe the famous painting of the Tower of Babel?

To which painter do we owe the famous painting of the Tower of Babel?

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