Egypt

. How far back can Nubian history be traced?

2000 B.C. to 1504 A.D.

True or false? We know much about Nubia's history with Ancient Egypt because of an extensive written record.

False

The largest sand dune region in the world is the Libyan Erg, which is the size of ______.

France

What major change in Egyptian society has taken place over the last few decades, in regards to women?

Increasing numbers of women have joined the labor force.

Ancient Nubia was referred to as ______ by the Egyptians.

Kingdom of Kush

According to the second reading, scholars commonly use the phrase Ancient Nubia as an alternative name for _________.

Kush

What body of water was created with the building of the Aswan High Dam and ended up submerging 100s of Nubian villages?

Lake Nasser

What is the major source of this river?

Lake Victoria

Egyptian village life usually centers around the ______.

Mosque

Which is the world's longest river?

Nile

What is the occupation of the majority of Fellahin?

The Fellahin are mostly farmers or laborers on farms.

In Bedouin culture, what piece of clothing signifies the status of the wearer?

headgear or head rope

Where did the earliest civilizations first develop?.

in the rich agricultural lands of river valleys

What are the main contributors to the severe pollution that plagues the Nile? Choose all correct answers.

industrial and commercial development along the river desalination plants heavy ship traffic

What cultural attributes in difficult environments enhance the ability to survive as a group?

reciprocity and generosity

. Each Bedouin tribe usually consists of a large extended family, lead by a ____.

sheik

A quick review. What is cultural diffusion?

the movement of customs, ideas and other aspects of culture, from one culture to another

When was the Aswan High Dam completed, and where is it located?

1970 - 600 miles upstream from Cairo

The Sahara Desert occupies ______ square miles.

3,500,000

With the building of the Aswan High Dam there has been an increase of ___% more cultivatable land.

30

When was Alexandria founded?

331 B.C.

In 1985-86 what was the student to teacher ratio?

62 students per teacher

What percentage of Egypt's population lives within 12 miles of the Nile River?

95%

True or False: There is no distinction between Nubia and Kush. They are the interchangeable.

False

True or false? The vast majority of the Sahara is comprised of sand dunes.

False

How has the Aswan High Dam negatively impacted Egypt?

Rich sediments are no longer deposited during flooding. The Aswan High Dam caused erosion in the Nile Delta. Soil quality has decreased as a result of the Aswan High Dam. The Aswan High Dam has caused an increase in parasitic diseases such as schistosomiasis The Aswan High Dam has resulted in forced relocation of Nubians.

What is the part of Egypt that lies in Asia?

Sinai Peninsula

How do the Bedouin find their way through the desert?

Stars Landmarks Stone markers

What is the name of the modern-day country where Nubian people live?

Sudan and Egypt

How has the Aswan High Dam helped Egypt?

The Aswan High Dam provides hydroelectric power. The Aswan High Dam prevents flooding. The Aswan High Dam provides irrigation. The Aswan High Dam alleviates problems associated with draught. A, B, C All of the above

What led to the shrinking of the Nubian civilization in the 16th century?

The division of Nubia

How was Nubian traditional culture impacted by forced relocation?

The fertile soils they farmed are now gone. Nubian men have been forced to try and find work in the cities that are often great distances away. With men great distances away and returning infrequently, many Nubian customs and rituals have been abandoned. All of the above.

Where do the Blue Nile and White Nile meet?

The two rivers meet in the city of Khartoum of the Sudan.

True or false? Ice sometimes forms in the northern regions of the Sahara.

True

From this reading, what can you infer was Egypt's main interest in Nubia?

economic

What is the name of the traditional boat that has over the centuries been the main form of transportation on the Nile?

felucca

What are recent problems the Nubians face today? Select THREE answers.

flooding of homelands discrimination displacement

Linage in Egypt is based on patrilineal descent (tracing descent exclusively through males from a founding male ancestor). In Egyptian patrilineal families, honor is of the highest value. What are the most important components of a families honor?

the sexual behavior and reputation of the women