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Egypt: The Land of Wonder Nile River Great Pyramids Camels Quiz Yourself Photo By: Katie Hustad 3/22/14
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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. Beginning Quiz End Nile River Photo
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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. The Nile http://gdb.voanews.eu/017B5B34-C48F-4819- 91F4-6E103EB2F908_mw800_s.jpg http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2 b/White_and_Blue_Nile-en.svg/250px-White_and_Blue_Nile- en.svg.png
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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. Beginning Quiz End Great Pyrmaids Photo 2 Great Pyramids Photo
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Camels When you are at the Great Pyramids, take a camel ride. This is how one travels the desert. Beginning Quiz End Camel Photo
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Quick Quiz 1.What is a traditional form of desert transportation in Egypt? a. bus b. train c. taxi d. camel Valley of the Kings
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Sorry Try Again! Question 1 Question 2
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2. What river provides the life blood of Egypt? a.Blue Danube RiverBlue Danube River b.Fox RiverFox River c.Nile RiverNile River d.Amazon RiverAmazon River Sailboat Photo
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Thanks for exploring Egypt! From clipart
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