Dendera, Egypt — Questions and answers

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What is the name of the famous temple found in Dendera, Egypt?

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  1. Temple of Luxor
  2. Temple of Hathor ✓
  3. Temple of the Stars
  4. Temple of Dendera

Answer: Temple of Hathor

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What kind of traditional boats sail along the Nile River near Dendera?

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  1. Motorboats
  2. Submarines
  3. Feluccas ✓
  4. Speedboats

Answer: Feluccas

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What are the special carvings on the walls of the Dendera Temple called that tell stories?

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  1. Drawings
  2. Pictures
  3. Hieroglyphs ✓
  4. Scribbles

Answer: Hieroglyphs

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What do local Muslims do at a mosque near Dendera when the sun sets?

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  1. Eat dinner with friends
  2. Offer their prayers ✓
  3. Go for a swim
  4. Play games together

Answer: Offer their prayers

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What special pictures can you see on the ceiling of the Dendera Temple?

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  1. Pictures of animals in a zoo
  2. Zodiac signs and astronomical phenomena ✓
  3. Maps of ancient cities
  4. Drawings of everyday life

Answer: Zodiac signs and astronomical phenomena

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What is the Dendera Temple complex recognized as by UNESCO?

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  1. A famous shopping mall
  2. A new park
  3. A World Heritage site ✓
  4. A secret hideaway

Answer: A World Heritage site

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