Egypt Facts + Photos

a. Tell me about rainfall in Egypt, and the importance of the Nile River.
- There is 2.5cm of rain in Egypt. The Nile is important because it is the only source of water.
b. Egypt is divided into what 2 sections?
- Upper and lower Egypt
c. Tell me about Northern & Southern Egypt.
- Southern Egypt=low mountains and valleys Northern Egypt= wide valleys and deserts to the east and west.
d. Egypt is home to which animals? Which plants?
- Cheetahs, crocodiles, and cobras. They had lots of crops and palm trees.
e. What did the Egyptians leave paintings & carvings of?
- Hippos, Elephantes, Cheetas, and leopards.
f. Civilization was established by what year? How long ago did they settle there?
- 3000 B.C. 8000 years!
g. When did Lower & Upper Egypt unite?
- Around 3100 B.C.
h. When did Egypt fall under Roman control? When did Muslims take over Egypt?
- 31 B.C. 640 A.D.
i. Who invaded Egypt in 1882? What did they want? When did Egypt declare independence?
- The British invaded Egypt. They wanted control of the Suez Canal. 1952
j. 90 percent of Egyptians are what religion?
- Muslimation
k. Why is overcrowding a problem in Egypt today?
- They live on a narrow strip of land near the Nile river and there isn't enough room for everybody.
l. Why are children highly valued in their culture?
- They are supposed to help out on the farms and take care of their parents in their old age.
m. What type of gov't is Egypt today?
- Democratic Repulic
n. What is Egypt's largest single source of foreign income? Why do you think that is?
- Oil and gas exports. CUZ THEY GOT ALOTZ
o. What is the official name of Egypt?
- Arab Repulic of Egypt.
p. What is the capital of Egypt?
- Cairo.
q. What is the population/official language of Egypt?
- Arabic.
r. What's the currency in Egypt? (Money)
- Guinay.