Quizzes - Syria

* What city was known as Beroea or Khalpe in ancient times, abuts on the river Quweiq, has a population just under two million and is home to a fortress called the Citadel?
* What city, known for the quality of its steel during the Crusader era, was sacked by troops of the Mongol general Timur in 1400, hosts the Umayyad Mosque and is home to several of the most prestigious universities in the country?
* What city on the Orontes River was known as Emesa in ancient times, and is home to the medieval fortress of Krak des Chevaliers, as well as the tomb of seventh century general Khalid bin Walid?
* This port on the Mediterranean Sea is home to the Al-Mahaba Festival, which takes place every August. It boasts a Roman arch from the reign of Septimus Severus. What is it?
* What city, the capital of Horan province, is known for its volcanic black basalt stone, commandeered by the soldiers of the Ottoman Empire for their own construction efforts?