Religion
Background
Food
Music
Holidays
100
What is Egypt's predominant religion?
Islam
100
What is the capital of Egypt?
Cairo
100
Name one of the home made dishes that we talked about in class
Fuul, Kushari, Fiteer, Creme caramel and Salatit zabadi
100
Name one of the many instruments used in pharaonic Egypt
Hand-held drums rattles bells sistrum(another type of rattle)
100
Name one of the two holidays mentioned in class
Sham el nessim, Muharram
200
What are the two minority religions en Egypt?
Christianity and Jewish
200
When did Egypt declare its conditional independence
February 22, 1922
200
What category does the dish Kushari belong to? A) Breakfast B) Lunch C) Snack D) Dinner E) Dessert
What category does the dish Kushari belong to? B) Lunch
200
Name a place were music is used frequently in Egypt
temples farms tombs workshops
200
How do Muslims celebrate Muharram?
By reading prayers and reflecting on hegira
300
What constitution (year), was Islam declared to be the state religion
The 1971 constitution
300
What is the population of Egypt as of 2013?
82.06 million (2013)
300
Name three ingredients in ONE of the following dishes: -Fuul -Kushari -Fiteer -Cream caramel -Salatit zabadi
Fuul: Fava beans, vegetable oil, cumin, parsley, onions and chili pepper Kushari: Rice, lentils, macaroni and tomato vinager sauce Fiteer: Phyllo dough, tuna, sausage, cheese and any other optional pizza toppings Cream caramel: Egg yolk, vanilla bean, double cream and sugar Salatit zabadi: Cucumber, garlic, mint leaves and olive oil
300
In what specific occation did the Egyptians display their joy by dancing?
The enthronement of a new king
300
When does Sham el niseem and Miharrad start?
Sham el niseem starts on the monday after Easter and Muharrad starts on the first month of the Islamic calendar
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