Cairo, Egypt — Questions and answers

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What ancient structure dominates Cairo's skyline?

Choices

  1. The Great Pyramid of Giza ✓
  2. The Cairo Tower
  3. The Nile River
  4. Horse-drawn carriages

Answer: The Great Pyramid of Giza

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Where do children play at Al-Azhar Mosque?

Choices

  1. In the courtyard fountain ✓
  2. Inside the prayer hall
  3. On the mosque's walls
  4. In the market outside

Answer: In the courtyard fountain

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What rises in the background as a symbol of Cairo's modern ambition?

Choices

  1. The Cairo Tower ✓
  2. The Great Pyramid
  3. The Nile River
  4. The Hanging Church

Answer: The Cairo Tower

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What kind of artwork does The Hanging Church display?

Choices

  1. Intricate Coptic artwork ✓
  2. Modern abstract art
  3. Street graffiti
  4. Ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs

Answer: Intricate Coptic artwork

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What do street artists use Cairo's underpasses and abandoned buildings for?

Choices

  1. Canvases for their art ✓
  2. Places to live
  3. Storage for supplies
  4. New markets

Answer: Canvases for their art

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What do families enjoy doing at Cairo's Corniche at night?

Choices

  1. Strolling along the Nile and enjoying the cool air ✓
  2. Going fishing in the river
  3. Watching a movie
  4. Playing sports

Answer: Strolling along the Nile and enjoying the cool air

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