Assiut, Egypt — Questions and answers

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What important job does the Assiut Barrage do?

Choices

  1. It helps make intricate textiles.
  2. It regulates water for farming. ✓
  3. It holds over 400,000 people.
  4. It is a very old historical building.

Answer: It regulates water for farming.

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What do feluccas primarily do on the Nile River?

Choices

  1. They are used for racing only.
  2. They carry people and goods. ✓
  3. They are just for looking at.
  4. They catch fish for food.

Answer: They carry people and goods.

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What fills the air during Eid celebrations in Assiut?

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  1. Loud sirens
  2. Rain and wind
  3. Joy and a sense of community ✓
  4. Only the smell of old books

Answer: Joy and a sense of community

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What is a common thing that happens between a vendor and a buyer in Assiut's bazaars?

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  1. They sing songs together.
  2. They share a meal.
  3. They bargain over prices. ✓
  4. They exchange secrets.

Answer: They bargain over prices.

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What do farmers in Assiut use the Nile's waters for?

Choices

  1. To make their homes clean.
  2. To irrigate their fields for crops. ✓
  3. To fill their swimming pools.
  4. To sail their boats for fun.

Answer: To irrigate their fields for crops.

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What can you find in Assiut that tells us about Egypt's old history?

Choices

  1. Brand new tall buildings
  2. Ancient tombs and archaeological sites ✓
  3. Modern art museums
  4. Big sports stadiums

Answer: Ancient tombs and archaeological sites

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How does Assiut connect Egypt's past and present?

Choices

  1. By only focusing on new technology.
  2. By ignoring old traditions completely.
  3. By blending ancient traditions with modern aspirations. ✓
  4. By building walls to separate the past from the present.

Answer: By blending ancient traditions with modern aspirations.

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