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Amazing Egypt. A Kaleidoscope of Questions. Quiz

The online quiz series «World Geography Quiz: 100 Countries, 2,500 Questions: Educational Travel Around the Globe» was published as separate books on the online-platforms.

Each country in the world in the series online quizzes «World Geography Quiz: 100 Countries, 2,500 Questions: Educational Travel Around the Globe» is explored through 25 questions, which encourage independent research, comparisons between countries, fact-checking and the search for patterns and differences.

If you’re interested in new technologies and territories, you’ll not only learn many interesting facts about the national characteristics of countries around the world but also learn to find analogies and generalizations when comparing nature, sociology, economics, and culture.

Each country in quiz series is examined through 25 questions and includes a sequence of five modules.

Module 1: General Information: 1. Borders, Country Map, 2. Flag Symbolism, 3. Coat of Arms Symbolism, 4. Toponymy, Etymology of Names, 5. Money

Module 2: Nature: 1. Mountains, 3. Water Resources, 3. Landscape Features, 4. Flora, 5. Fauna

Module 3: People: 1. Nations, ethnic groups, 2. Languages, linguistics, 3. National dishes, cuisine 4. People’s way of life (rules of behavior, traditions) 5. Famous people of the past and present

Module 4: Economics: 1. Urbanization, capital city 2. Agriculture, food security 3. Export, Trade, 4. Energy, transport, technology, 5. Attractions, tourism

Module 5: Culture: 1. Music, 2. Sports, 3. Religion, 4. Holidays, festivals, 5. Art

The online quiz includes problem question and question with possible answer options.

The series of online quizzes «Amazing Russia: The Complete Quiz Guide: Explore Every Region» is also useful for broadening horizons, career guidance, and developing critical thinking.

Amazing Egypt. A Kaleidoscope of Questions. General Information

Egypt General 1

Where is the border between Asia and Africa? The border is drawn along the Suez Canal, which separates the Sinai Peninsula from the African mainland and connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Red Sea; then along the Gulf of Suez, the Red Sea, the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, and the Gulf of Aden. Egypt is bordered to the north by the Mediterranean Sea, to the east by the Red Sea, and borders Libya to the west, Sudan to the south, Palestine, and Israel to the east, and also has a maritime border with…

1. Saudi Arabia and Malta

2. Yemen

3. UAE

4. Saudi Arabia and Jordan

5. Oman

Egypt General 2

Why is the image of birds often seen on flags and coats of arms? The flag of Egypt consists of a tricolor of three equal horizontal stripes in red, white, and black colors. In the center of the flag, on the white stripe, there is a golden (yellow) eagle — the «Eagle of Saladin.» On which other flag is there no eagle?

1. Albania

2. Mexico

3. Nepal

4. Republic of Kazakhstan

Egypt General 3

How can a country show its independence with symbols? The Eagle of Saladin is a heraldic figure used as a symbol of Arab nationalism, as well as a distinguishing mark in the armed forces of several Arab countries, and is associated with the era of the Egyptian Sultan Saladin, who became a symbol of resistance to the Crusaders in the 12th century. Since 1952, it has been used as the national symbol of Egypt. The Eagle of Saladin is not found in the symbolism of…

1. Iraq

2. Libya

3. Palestine

4. North Yemen

5. Iran

Egypt General 4

Can a country grant citizenship for money? The name Egypt comes from ancient Greek Αἴγυπτος, later from ancient Egyptian Hikuptah (the name of the ancient capital of Egypt, Greek Μέμφις, Memphis), from Het-Ka-Ptah «the house of Ka Ptah.» The Greeks used this word to refer to all of Egypt. From here, the term passed through Latin Aegyptus into other European languages. The Egyptians themselves called their country kmt (Kemet) or Ta-kemet, which translates to «black land, black soil» due to the fertile black soil in the Nile Valley. In Russian, it comes from Old Russian, Old Slavic Егѵпьтъ, from Greek. Citizenship of Egypt cannot be obtained…

1. by buying real estate

2. by making investments in the country’s business

3. by living for 10 consecutive years in Egypt

4. for 5,000 dollars

Egypt General 5