Nile River

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Quizzes Created: 5 | Total Attempts: 1,524

Questions: 6 | Attempts: 439 | Updated: Mar 18, 2023

1.

Which of the following vegetables did the Egyptians grow?
- A.
  
  Onions
- B.
  
  Cucumber
- C.
  
  Squash
Correct Answer
A. Onions

Explanation
The Egyptians grew onions as a vegetable.

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2.

The Egyptians used Ships and __________ for transportation.

Correct Answer
Donkeys
donkeys

Explanation
The Egyptians used ships for transportation on water and donkeys for transportation on land. Ships were used to navigate the Nile River and transport goods and people between different cities and regions. Donkeys, on the other hand, were commonly used as pack animals to carry goods and supplies across the desert and other land areas. They were well-suited for this purpose due to their ability to endure long journeys in harsh conditions.

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3.

The two main tributaries are the ____ ____ and the Red Nile.

Correct Answer
blue nile
Blue Nile
blue Nile
Blue nile

Explanation
The correct answer is "Blue Nile" and "Red Nile". The question asks for the two main tributaries, and the correct answer provides the names of the tributaries, which are "Blue Nile" and "Red Nile".

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4.

Which is a country that the Nile runs through?
- A.
  
  Iran
- B.
  
  China
- C.
  
  Tanzania
Correct Answer
C. Tanzania

Explanation
The correct answer is Tanzania because the Nile River runs through several countries in Africa, including Tanzania. The river is one of the longest in the world, stretching over 6,650 kilometers. It flows through countries such as Uganda, Sudan, and Egypt, but it also passes through Tanzania. The Nile is a vital water source for many communities living along its banks and supports agriculture and wildlife in the region.

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5.

How long is the Nile?
- A.
  
  2,900 miles
- B.
  
  4,135 miles
- C.
  
  3,456 miles
Correct Answer
B. 4,135 miles

Explanation
The correct answer is 4,135 miles. The Nile is the longest river in Africa and one of the longest rivers in the world. It stretches approximately 4,135 miles from its source in Burundi to its mouth in Egypt, where it empties into the Mediterranean Sea. The river passes through multiple countries, including Sudan and Ethiopia, and is a vital water source for millions of people.

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6.

People of Egypt depended on the Nile for _______ years.

Correct Answer
6000
6,000

Explanation
The people of Egypt depended on the Nile for 6000/6,000 years.

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Nile River

Which of the following vegetables did the Egyptians grow?

The Egyptians used Ships and __________ for transportation.

The two main tributaries are the ____ ____ and the Red Nile.

Which is a country that the Nile runs through?

How long is the Nile?

People of Egypt depended on the Nile for _______ years.

The two main tributaries are the and the Red Nile.