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Egypt Geography and History Quiz

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Sure! Here’s a quiz on the geography and history of Egypt. Feel free to answer the questions, and I can provide you with the correct answers afterward!

### Egypt Geography and History Quiz

#### Geography Questions:

1. **What is the capital city of Egypt?**
a) Alexandria
b) Cairo
c) Giza
d) Luxor

2. **Which river is considered the lifeblood of Egypt?**
a) Nile River
b) Amazon River
c) Yangtze River
d) Mississippi River

3. **What desert covers much of Egypt?**
a) Sahara Desert
b) Gobi Desert
c) Kalahari Desert
d) Atacama Desert

4. **What is the highest mountain in Egypt?**
a) Mount Sinai
b) Mount Catherine
c) Mount Everest
d) Mount Toubkal

5. **Which of the following is the largest city in Egypt?**
a) Giza
b) Alexandria
c) Cairo
d) Aswan

#### History Questions:

6. **What is the ancient writing system used in Egypt?**
a) Cuneiform
b) Hieroglyphics
c) Latin
d) Sanskrit

7. **Who was the famous female pharaoh of ancient Egypt?**
a) Cleopatra
b) Nefertiti
c) Hatshepsut
d) Isis

8. **Which ancient wonder was located in Egypt?**
a) Hanging Gardens of Babylon
b) Statue of Zeus at Olympia
c) Great Pyramid of Giza
d) Colossus of Rhodes

9. **What was the primary purpose of the pyramids?**
a) Temples for worship
b) Tombs for pharaohs
c) Fortresses for protection
d) Markets for trade

10. **Which empire conquered Egypt in 332 BC?**
a) Roman Empire
b) Persian Empire
c) Ottoman Empire
d) Macedonian Empire (under Alexander the Great)

Feel free to answer the questions, and I can give you feedback or the correct answers!