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Quiz of the Nile


The Nile River conjures up visions of history, mystery, and, of course, Cleopatra. Let's take a ride on Africa's most famous river!

A multiple-choice quiz by Pagiedamon. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Pagiedamon
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
306,288
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
3307
Awards
Editor's Choice
Last 3 plays: Guest 68 (7/10), Guest 97 (7/10), mulder52 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Hop aboard my boat, and we'll take a ride on the Nile River! This majestic body of sparkling water has given birth to civilizations, and has ensured the survival of millions thereafter. What direction will this river water take us? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Leaving Aswan, the Egyptian city that I will dubiously dub the Nile's starting point, I encourage you to take a good look around the coastline. What do you see surrounding the regal river? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. As we are carried away from Aswan, we see glittering, lofty mountains. These mountains remind me (embarrassingly enough) of kitchen counter-tops I long for. By what type of rock are these mountains primarily formed? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Continuing our tempestuous journey over the Nile River, bypassing jutting rocks and giant bumblebees, we see a myriad of fruit-producing trees. Unless you're in the mood for prune pudding, you're in luck to sate your sweet tooth. We see all of the following fruits EXCEPT: Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. The current is strong and moves us past Silsila to Edfu, where the temple of an ancient Egyptian deity is to be found. I nod, smile, and pretend to know the name of this god so you'll think I'm smart. Whose temple have we passed? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Moving along the Nile we spot Luxor, a modern and bustling city. From Luxor, visitors can easily visit the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens. What are these valleys known for? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Bobbing along the Nile, we now head past Dendera, a town renowned for its temples. Some of these temples were once hidden or have been inaccessible due to weather-related phenomena. What natural occurrence has dared to interfere with sightseeing-tourists? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Sailing past Dendera and Abydos, I recall that some of the temples we've seen were built during the reign of Cleopatra VII. Nicknamed the Queen of the Nile, Cleopatra was the ruler of Egypt though she was not actually Egyptian.


Question 9 of 10
9. Very far up the Nile, we near the town of Giza and stop to take a look at the Great Sphinx. It is a massive statue, ancient and mysterious. While other tourists "ooh" and "aah" over its enormity and design, I secretly wonder what the heck this sphinx actually is. What is it? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Our journey along the Nile River must eventually end. You and I are both sick of one another, and wish to part ways. What sea does the Nile River flow into? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Hop aboard my boat, and we'll take a ride on the Nile River! This majestic body of sparkling water has given birth to civilizations, and has ensured the survival of millions thereafter. What direction will this river water take us?

Answer: North

The Nile River, when viewed on a map or globe, actually flows north. While this fact is eye-opening to novices like me, north-flowing rivers are not unique. Some rivers in Canada (Mackenzie-Peace and the Pend Oreille), Russia (the Lena), and other countries also flow north. Keep in mind that "north" and "south" descriptors do not necessarily mean "up" and "down".

(Mary H. Weir Public Library, 2008)
2. Leaving Aswan, the Egyptian city that I will dubiously dub the Nile's starting point, I encourage you to take a good look around the coastline. What do you see surrounding the regal river?

Answer: Desert dunes

The Aswan, sometimes considered the "beginning" of a journey on the Nile, is actually one of the hottest and driest places in Egypt. Desert land, sand dunes, and dry air encompass the banks of the Nile in Aswan.
3. As we are carried away from Aswan, we see glittering, lofty mountains. These mountains remind me (embarrassingly enough) of kitchen counter-tops I long for. By what type of rock are these mountains primarily formed?

Answer: Granite

Impressive granite mountains flank the Nile River, breathtaking in both their extrinsic beauty and sharp contrast to the Red Sea. Explorers who have sailed on the river have remarked upon the startling juxtaposition of granite mountains, flowing bodies of water, and desert land.

(Elwell, "The Tyndale Bible Dictionary", 2001)
4. Continuing our tempestuous journey over the Nile River, bypassing jutting rocks and giant bumblebees, we see a myriad of fruit-producing trees. Unless you're in the mood for prune pudding, you're in luck to sate your sweet tooth. We see all of the following fruits EXCEPT:

Answer: Plums

Travelers journeying along the Nile River are likely to be bombarded with sights, sounds, scents, and flavors. Innumerable birds, insects, flowers, plants, and fruits dot the banks of the Nile. Some fruits that people are likely to find along the Nile River are mangoes, figs, bananas, melons, dates, and pomegranates.

(Fowler, "The Nile River", 2000)
5. The current is strong and moves us past Silsila to Edfu, where the temple of an ancient Egyptian deity is to be found. I nod, smile, and pretend to know the name of this god so you'll think I'm smart. Whose temple have we passed?

Answer: Horus

Horus was a pivotal god, prominent among deities in the polytheistic religion of ancient Egyptians. The Temple of Edfu, located in the town of Edfu along the Nile River, was erected in honor of Horus and has remained a popular destination stop for tourists.
6. Moving along the Nile we spot Luxor, a modern and bustling city. From Luxor, visitors can easily visit the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens. What are these valleys known for?

Answer: Burial sites of Pharaohs and their wives

The Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens are burial sites for Pharaohs and their official wives. These valleys are mainly dry, more brown than green, and are major tourist attractions. Archaeologists, geologists, and Egyptologists have long been fascinated with the burials found in these valleys, and the historical data that they could possibly yield.
7. Bobbing along the Nile, we now head past Dendera, a town renowned for its temples. Some of these temples were once hidden or have been inaccessible due to weather-related phenomena. What natural occurrence has dared to interfere with sightseeing-tourists?

Answer: Rising sand

Dendera, located along the banks of the Nile, is home to many important temples and ruins. The Temple of Hathor is among the most famous temples in Egypt, and was discovered underneath a deep layering of sand. Rising sand has hidden many a temple, or rendered others unapproachable.

The temples found in Dendera are often square or rectangular, and surrounded by pale, rippling sand. The temples contain an amazing array of hieroglyphics, important both for their historic and artistic value.
8. Sailing past Dendera and Abydos, I recall that some of the temples we've seen were built during the reign of Cleopatra VII. Nicknamed the Queen of the Nile, Cleopatra was the ruler of Egypt though she was not actually Egyptian.

Answer: True

Cleopatra VII (69 BC - 30 BC) became the sole Pharaoh of Egypt upon the deaths of her father and brothers (the latter to whom she was successively married). She was the descendant of Macedonians, who ruled over Egypt for centuries before her reign. Though she was not Egyptian by blood, her bold legacy was tied to the deserts of Egypt and the gushing waters of the Nile.
9. Very far up the Nile, we near the town of Giza and stop to take a look at the Great Sphinx. It is a massive statue, ancient and mysterious. While other tourists "ooh" and "aah" over its enormity and design, I secretly wonder what the heck this sphinx actually is. What is it?

Answer: A man's head with a lion's body

The Great Sphinx of Giza was built to look like a man's head with a lion's body. Thousands of years of wind, dust, and storms have not shaken the majesty of this creation. It was likely built for Khafre, the fourth Pharaoh of the 4th dynasty.
10. Our journey along the Nile River must eventually end. You and I are both sick of one another, and wish to part ways. What sea does the Nile River flow into?

Answer: Mediterranean Sea

Traveling from Aswan to Giza, the Nile River dissipates into the Mediterranean Sea. The Mediterranean Sea, like the Nile River itself, has played an important role in the history of civilizations, trade, and cultural connections. The Nile River remains one of the most studied, explored, and visited bodies of water on Earth.
Source: Author Pagiedamon

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