What is Egypt like today?  1. Oasis – A fertile water area in a desert.  2. Aswan Dam-A man made barrier in the Nile river that holds back water.

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What is Egypt like today?

 1. Oasis – A fertile water area in a desert.  2. Aswan Dam-A man made barrier in the Nile river that holds back water to use it to irrigate fields all around Egypt.  3. Suez Canal – A man made or artificial waterway connecting the Red Sea to the Mediterranean Sea. It provides an important short cut for ships, trade, and transportation.  4. Islam- Religious faith practiced by many Egyptians today. A monothestic religion that teaches the ideals of the prophet Muhammad.

MM - Mosques - - Muslims -

 5. Muslim- A follower of the Islamic religion.  6. Mosque – An Islamic temple where Muslims worship.  7. Arabic- The prevailing language of Egypt today.  8. Lotus- A water lily common near Nile, and a popular motif of Egypt.  9. Bazaar- Open markets containing stalls or carts that have food and handicrafts for sale.  10. Felucca- An Egyptian sailboat.