El Quseir, Egypt — Questions and answers
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What is a prominent landmark in the town of El Quseir?
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- The Ottoman fort ✓
- The Red Sea coast
- The Arabian Peninsula
- An ancient market
Answer: The Ottoman fort
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What kind of boats do fishermen in El Quseir use?
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- Speedboats
- Motorboats
- Feluccas ✓
- Submarines
Answer: Feluccas
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Besides walking, what are two fun ways to travel along the promenade in El Quseir?
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- Bicycles and skateboards
- Cars and buses
- Horse-drawn carriages and tuk-tuks ✓
- Trains and airplanes
Answer: Horse-drawn carriages and tuk-tuks
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What valuable goods did desert caravans transport through El Quseir?
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- Toys, books, and clothes
- Spices, incense, and precious stones ✓
- Fish, shrimp, and boats
- Coffee, bread, and falafel
Answer: Spices, incense, and precious stones
From page 5
What is a special day in El Quseir when Muslims gather for prayers?
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- Monday
- Wednesday
- Friday ✓
- Sunday
Answer: Friday
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What is a common practice when buying things in El Quseir's markets?
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- Paying with credit cards
- Bargaining ✓
- Getting free samples
- Buying everything at full price
Answer: Bargaining
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What sound makes a soothing soundtrack in El Quseir as the sun sets?
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- Loud music
- Children playing
- The gentle sound of the waves ✓
- People talking loudly
Answer: The gentle sound of the waves
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What crucial industry was El Quseir once known for?
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- Toy making
- Phosphate mining ✓
- Boat building
- Spice trading
Answer: Phosphate mining
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What does El Quseir do to keep its rich heritage alive for the future?
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- It builds new modern buildings everywhere.
- It sells all its old sites.
- It preserves its historical sites and culture. ✓
- It only focuses on modern life.
Answer: It preserves its historical sites and culture.
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