Cave Dwelling Delights

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Which country is renowned for its cave dwellings known as sassi?

  1. Italy

  2. Spain

  3. France

  4. Greece


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The sassi of Matera, Italy, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a prime example of cave dwellings.

In Cappadocia, Turkey, cave dwellings are commonly referred to as:

  1. Kervansaray

  2. Han

  3. Hamam

  4. Evler


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Evler means "houses" in Turkish and refers to the cave dwellings in Cappadocia.

Which cave hotel in Santorini, Greece, is famous for its stunning views of the caldera?

  1. Katikies

  2. Grace Santorini

  3. Canaves Oia

  4. Astra Suites


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Katikies is a renowned cave hotel in Santorini, known for its breathtaking views of the caldera.

The ancient city of Petra in Jordan is famous for its intricate rock-cut architecture, including:

  1. Treasury

  2. Amphitheater

  3. Monastery

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Petra boasts a Treasury, Amphitheater, Monastery, and numerous other rock-cut structures.

Which cave dwelling in Spain is known for its underground mosque?

  1. Sacromonte Caves

  2. Cuevas de Almanzora

  3. Cuevas del Drach

  4. Cuevas de Nerja


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Sacromonte Caves in Granada, Spain, feature an underground mosque and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

In Australia, the town of Coober Pedy is renowned for its:

  1. Opal mining

  2. Underground homes

  3. Desert landscapes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Coober Pedy is known for opal mining, underground homes, and its unique desert landscapes.

Which cave hotel in China is famous for its stunning rice terraces?

  1. Alila Yangshuo

  2. InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland

  3. The PuLi Hotel and Spa

  4. The Peninsula Beijing


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Alila Yangshuo in China offers cave rooms with views of the rice terraces and karst mountains.

The troglodyte village of Matmata in Tunisia gained popularity due to its appearance in:

  1. Star Wars

  2. Indiana Jones

  3. The Lord of the Rings

  4. Game of Thrones


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Matmata's cave dwellings were featured as Luke Skywalker's home planet, Tatooine, in the Star Wars films.

Which cave hotel in Cappadocia, Turkey, offers hot air balloon rides?

  1. Kelebek Special Cave Hotel

  2. Sultan Cave Suites

  3. Cappadocia Cave Suites

  4. Argos in Cappadocia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kelebek Special Cave Hotel in Cappadocia provides hot air balloon rides for guests.

The underground city of Derinkuyu in Turkey is believed to have been built in the:

  1. Bronze Age

  2. Iron Age

  3. Roman Empire

  4. Byzantine Empire


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Derinkuyu's construction is believed to have begun in the Bronze Age and continued through various periods.

Which cave dwelling in France is known for its prehistoric paintings?

  1. Lascaux Caves

  2. Chauvet Caves

  3. Grotte de Niaux

  4. Grotte de Rouffignac


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Lascaux Caves in France are famous for their Paleolithic cave paintings.

The cave hotel Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita in Italy is located in:

  1. Matera

  2. Alberobello

  3. Positano

  4. Cinque Terre


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita is situated in the sassi of Matera, Italy.

Which cave hotel in Santorini, Greece, offers a private plunge pool in each suite?

  1. Andronis Boutique Hotel

  2. Grace Santorini

  3. Canaves Oia

  4. Astra Suites


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Andronis Boutique Hotel in Santorini provides private plunge pools in each suite.

The cave dwellings of Guadix in Spain are known as:

  1. Casas Cuevas

  2. Cuevas de Guadix

  3. Viviendas Trogloditas

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Casas Cuevas, Cuevas de Guadix, and Viviendas Trogloditas all refer to the cave dwellings in Guadix, Spain.

Which cave hotel in Cappadocia, Turkey, has a rooftop terrace with panoramic views?

  1. Sultan Cave Suites

  2. Kelebek Special Cave Hotel

  3. Argos in Cappadocia

  4. Cappadocia Cave Suites


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sultan Cave Suites in Cappadocia features a rooftop terrace with panoramic views.

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