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Life Along the Nile: A Journey Through Egypt

Questions: 5

Grade: 5

Words: 71

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Travel down the longest river in the world, the Nile. Over 4,100 miles, it’s the lifeline for Egypt. From its banks in Cairo, you can see the Pyramids. But there’s green land too, unlike the dry Sahara Desert. Why? The Nile floods annually leaving fertile soil. This made ancient Egyptians prosper, building a powerful civilization. So, Egypt is not just desert, but a land of life, thanks to the Nile.

Question 1

What is the significance of the Nile River to Egypt?

It is a tourist attraction

It provides fertile soil

Explanation. The Nile River floods annually leaving fertile soil which is beneficial for agriculture, hence it's significant to Egypt.

It is a place for recreational activities

It marks the border of Egypt

It is used for transportation

Question 2

Why is there green land near the Nile unlike the Sahara Desert?

Because of the higher rainfall

Because of the fertile soil

Explanation. The Nile River's annual flooding brings fertile soil to its banks, which supports plant life and makes the land green.

Because of the cooler climate

Because of the presence of wildlife

Because of the presence of forests

Question 3

What structure can you see from the banks of the Nile in Cairo?

The Eiffel Tower

The Pyramids

Explanation. From the banks of the Nile in Cairo, you can see the Pyramids.

The Statue of Liberty

The Great Wall of China

The Leaning Tower of Pisa

Question 4

What is the length of the Nile River?

3,100 miles

4,100 miles

Explanation. The Nile River is over 4,100 miles long.

5,100 miles

6,100 miles

7,100 miles

Question 5

What made the ancient Egyptians prosper?

Trade with other civilizations

The fertile soil of the Nile

Explanation. The annual flooding of the Nile River left fertile soil that made the ancient Egyptians prosper.

Discovering gold mines

Slave labor

Superior weaponry

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