Egypt: The Land of Wonder Where do you want to head to next? Nile River Great Pyramids Camels Quiz Yourself http://www.portpromotions.com/media/ecom/prodlg/1215797672_Europe%20-%20Egypt%20-%20Pyramids.jpg

Nile River This river is the life blood of Egypt. It stretches from south to north. Click on river in map to see where it originates. First Slide Quiz Final Slide http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/Homework/egypt/nile.htm

The Nile is formed from the White Nile, which originates at Lake Victoria and the Blue Nile, which originates at Lake Tana in Ethiopia. These rivers meet in Sudan and then go on their long journey northwards towards the sea. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2b/White_and_Blue_Nile-en.svg/250px-White_and_Blue_Nile-en.svg.png Back to previous slide http://gdb.voanews.eu/017B5B34-C48F-4819-91F4-6E103EB2F908_mw800_s.jpg

Great Pyramids Located in Giza, the Great Pyramids were the resting places of kings and other people of wealth. Originally covered with a marble type rock, today they look more like the photos on the right. The Romans defaced them with graffiti and used them for target practice. That’s why the Sphinx doesn’t have a nose. http://www.cleveleys.co.uk/wonders/greatpyramid.htm First Slide Quiz Final Slide http://www.portpromotions.com/media/ecom/prodlg/1215797672_Europe%20-%20Egypt%20-%20Pyramids.jpg

Happy Hump Day! Camels When you are at the Great Pyramids, take a camel ride. This is how one travels the desert. http://www.mythicalireland.com/ancientsites/world/egypt_great_pyramid_camel.jpg First Slide Quiz Final Slide

Quick Quiz What is a traditional form of desert transportation in Egypt? a. bus b. train c. taxi d. camel http://www.worldhistoricalsites.com/images/Valley%20of%20the%20Kings.jpg (Valley of the Kings) First Slide Final Slide

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2. What river provides the life blood of Egypt? Blue Danube River Fox River Nile River Amazon River http://www.losviajeros.com/Fotos.php?pl=2085

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Thanks for exploring Egypt! And to all a happy holiday season! Want more? Back to first slide.