Wednesday, September 16, 2009

1)Tell me about rainfall in Egypt, and the importance of the Nile River.
It is very scarce..It ferilizes the land.
2)Egypt is divided into what 2 sections?
North and South.
3)Tell me about Northern & Southern Egypt.
Southern Egypt contains low mountains and deserts. Northern Egypt has wide valleys and deserts to the east and the west.
4)Egypt is home to which animals? Which plants?
Cheetahs, hyenas, crocodiles and cobras. The plants are oasis', costal wetlands and what not.
5)What did the Egyptians leave paintings & carvings of?
Elephant, hippos, leopards and cheetahs.
6)Civilization was established by what year? How long ago did they settle there?
3000 BC.
7)When did Lower & Upper Egypt unite?
Around 3100 BC
8) When did Egypt fall under Roman control? When did Muslims take over Egypt?
31 BC.
9)Who invaded Egypt in 1882? What did they want? When did Egypt declare independence?
The Birtish.
10)90 percent of Egyptians are what religion?
Muslim.
11)Why is overcrowding a problem in Egypt today?
Too many people in too little a place.
12)Why are children highly valued in their culture?
Cuz they help farm families.
13)What type of gov't is Egypt today?
A democratic republic.
14)What is Egypt's largest single source of foreign income? Why do you think that is?
Tourism.
15)What is the official name of Egypt?
Arab Republic of Egypt.
16)What is the capital of Egypt?
Cairo.
17)What is the population/official language of Egypt?
78, 887, 007....Arabic
18)What's the currency in Egypt? (Money)
Guinay.

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