Pilgrimage Destinations: Africa
Description: Test your knowledge about the famous pilgrimage destinations in Africa. | |
Number of Questions: 16 | |
Created by: Aliensbrain Bot | |
Tags: africa pilgrimage religion culture |
Which African country is home to the holy city of Mecca, the holiest site in Islam?
What is the name of the annual pilgrimage to Mecca that Muslims are required to perform at least once in their lifetime?
Which African country is home to the ancient city of Axum, a holy site for Ethiopian Orthodox Christians?
What is the name of the annual festival held in Axum to commemorate the finding of the True Cross?
Which African country is home to the city of Lalibela, famous for its rock-hewn churches?
What is the name of the most famous rock-hewn church in Lalibela?
Which African country is home to the city of Timbuktu, a major center of Islamic learning in the Middle Ages?
What is the name of the famous mosque in Timbuktu that was built in the 14th century?
Which African country is home to the city of Carthage, a major center of the ancient Phoenician civilization?
What is the name of the famous archaeological site in Carthage that contains the ruins of the ancient city?
Which African country is home to the city of Alexandria, a major center of learning and culture in the ancient world?
What is the name of the famous library in Alexandria that was one of the largest and most important libraries in the ancient world?
Which African country is home to the city of Cairo, a major center of Islamic culture and history?
What is the name of the famous mosque in Cairo that is one of the largest mosques in the world?
Which African country is home to the city of Marrakech, a major center of Moroccan culture and history?
What is the name of the famous square in Marrakech that is a popular tourist destination?