Egypt: The Land of Wonder Ashley Brinkman December 14, 2015 Nile River Great Pyramids Camels Quiz Yourself ecom/prodlg/ _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. BeginningQuizEnd

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. C48F F4- 6E103EB2F908_mw800_s.jpg White_and_Blue_Nile-en.svg.png Back

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. 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. omotions.com/m edia/ecom/prodlg / _Eu rope%20- %20Egypt%20- %20Pyramids.jpg BeginningQuizEnd

Camels When you are at the Great Pyramids, take a camel ride. This is how one travels the desert. BeginningQuizEnd

Quick Quiz 1. What is a traditional form of desert transportation in Egypt? a. bus b. train c. taxi d. camel 1. What is a traditional form of desert transportation in Egypt? a. bus b. train c. taxi d. camel BeginningEnd Valley of the Kings

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2. What river provides the life blood of Egypt? a. Blue Danube River Blue Danube River b. Fox River Fox River c. Nile River Nile River d. Amazon River Amazon River

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