Aswan, Egypt — Questions and answers

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What goddess was the Philae Temple dedicated to?

Choices

  1. Isis ✓
  2. Athena
  3. Cleopatra
  4. Nefertiti

Answer: Isis

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What kind of clothing do Nubian women wear in the Aswan souk?

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  1. Dresses
  2. Toubs ✓
  3. Robes
  4. Skirts

Answer: Toubs

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What is the Unfinished Obelisk?

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  1. A complete monument
  2. A massive granite block still attached to the bedrock ✓
  3. A type of tree
  4. A small sculpture

Answer: A massive granite block still attached to the bedrock

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What are the sunsets over the Nile in Aswan renowned for?

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  1. Their loud noises
  2. Their stunning beauty and tranquil atmosphere ✓
  3. Their grey colors
  4. Their short duration

Answer: Their stunning beauty and tranquil atmosphere

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What do the islanders on Elephantine Island do to maintain their way of life?

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  1. Build tall skyscrapers
  2. Work in large factories
  3. Tend to their farms, growing crops and raising livestock ✓
  4. Explore space

Answer: Tend to their farms, growing crops and raising livestock

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What kind of power does the Aswan High Dam generate for Egypt?

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  1. Solar power
  2. Wind power
  3. Hydroelectric power ✓
  4. Nuclear power

Answer: Hydroelectric power

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What ingredients are mentioned in the popular Egyptian dish called Kushari?

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  1. Chicken, noodles, and cheese
  2. Pasta, rice, lentils, and spicy tomato sauce ✓
  3. Fish, potatoes, and gravy
  4. Bread, butter, and jam

Answer: Pasta, rice, lentils, and spicy tomato sauce

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