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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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1
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?

2
On which river was this ancient city built?

On which river was this ancient city built?

3
To which biblical city is the city of Babylon assimilated?

To which biblical city is the city of Babylon assimilated?

4

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

Clue
He was nicknamed "the hunter-king".
5

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

6
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?

7

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

8
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?

Clue
This building had a purely religious function and did not contain a royal sepulchre.
9

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.

10
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.)?

Clue
It's named after a 15-liter bottle of wine.
11

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

12
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?

13

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

14
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?

15

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

16

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?

17

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

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

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

19

What is the name of the greatest god of Babylon?

20

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

21
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?

22
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?

23

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

24

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)

25
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?

26
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?

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

Which great Macedonian conqueror entered Babylon victorious in 331 BC?

28
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?

29
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.

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?

Clue
This Flemish Renaissance painter is best known for his peasant subjects, such as "The Wedding Feast" and "The Peasants' Dance".
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