Blog assignmend # 22

a. Tell me about rainfall in Egypt, and the importance of the Nile River. 2.5 cm of rain each year
b. Egypt is divided into what 2 sections?upper egypt in the south and lower in the north. c
c. Tell me about Northern & Southern Egypt.contains low mountains and deserts, wide valleys near the nile, and desert to east and west.
d. Egypt is home to which animals? Which plans?cheetahs, hyenas, crocs.,and cobras; oasis, mountains, deserts and wetlands.
e. What did the Egyptians leave paintings & carvings of?large animals
f. Civilization was established by what year? How long ago did they settle there?3000 bc, 800 yrs ago
g. When did Lower & Upper Egypt unite? 3100 bc
h. When did Egypt fall under Roman control? 31 bcWhen did Muslims take over Egypt?640 ad
i. Who invaded Egypt in 1882? british. What did they want? control Suez cannal. When did Egypt declare independence?1952.
j. 90 percent of Egyptians are what religion?muslimh
k. Why is overcrowding a problem in Egypt today?having so many people in such a small state
l. Why are children highly valued in their culture?they helped familys on farms.
m. What type of gov't is Egypt today?
n. What is Egypt's largest single source of foreign income? Why do you think that is?
o. What is the official name of Egypt?
p. What is the capital of Egypt?
q. What is the population/official language of Egypt?
r. What's the currency in Egypt? (Money)