1. Egypt: The Land of Wonder
Nile River
Great Pyramids
Camels
Quiz Yourself
Redesigned by Deborah Wagner
March 30, 2014

2. 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.
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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.
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4. 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.
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5. Camels
When you are at the Great Pyramids, take a camel ride. This is how one travels the desert.
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6. Quick Quiz
(Valley of the Kings)
What is a traditional form of desert transportation in Egypt?
a. bus
b. train
c. taxi
d. camel

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9. Blue Danube River Fox River Nile River Amazon River
2. What river provides the life blood of Egypt?
Blue Danube River
Fox River
Nile River
Amazon River

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12. Thanks for exploring Egypt!
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