Egyptian History and Culture

What is the capital city of Egypt?

• Alexandria

• Cairo

• Luxor

• Giza

Which river is the longest river in the world and flows through Egypt?

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Mississippi River

• Yangtze River

What ancient wonder is located in Giza, Egypt?

• The Colossus

• The Hanging Gardens

• The Lighthouse

• The Great Pyramid

Which Egyptian queen is famous for her relationship with Mark Antony and Julius Caesar?

• Cleopatra

• Nefertiti

• Hatshepsut

• Ankhesenamun

What is the Rosetta Stone, discovered by the French in the city of Rosetta in 1799, famous for?

• It was a gem allegedly owned by Cleopatra.

• It gave information about the location of tombs.

• It was a special construction design usd widely today.

• It was a key to deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs.

What is the official language of Egypt?

• Arabic

• Egyptian

• Farsi

• Coptic

Which desert occupies much of Egypt's land area?

• Sahara Desert

• Arabian Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Kalahari Desert

What is the traditional Egyptian bread called?

• Pita

• Naan

• Lavash

• Aish Baladi

Which country's territory is larger than that of Egypt's?

• Israel

• Saudi Arabia

• Syria

• Jordan

What is the name of the ancient Egyptian writing system using pictorial symbols?

• Cuneiform

• Sanskrit

• Hieroglyphics

• Runes