What is the name of the river that flows through Egypt?
The Nile River
100
What four-sided structures were built to house the tombs of dead pharaohs?
Pyramids
100
What language is the official language of every North African country?
Arabic
100
Many people visit North Africa on holiday. This helps the economy of the area. What is another name for this type of industry?
Tourism
100
What is the capital city of Malta?
Valletta
200
What is the name of the desert in North Africa?
The Sahara
200
What writing system did the Ancient Egyptians use that looked like picture symbols?
Hieroglyphics
200
What 4 European countries established colonies in North Africa?
Britain, France, Italy, Spain
200
Today, many of Egyptian's people still utilize the fertile soil of the Nile River Valley. What is the Arabic name for these farmers?
Fellahin
200
Where is the highest point in the world?
Mount Everest
300
The Nile River opens into the Mediterranean Sea with what kind of waterway?
Delta
300
When preserving a body into a mummy, what organ did the priests leave inside the deceased Pharaohs?
The heart
300
What is the name of the man who leads the call to prayer to remind Muslims it is time to pray?
Muezzin
300
Which holy book for Muslims gives guidance to what laws North African countries put into practice?
Qu'ran
300
What form of government is practiced in the United Kingdom?
A constitutional monarchy
400
What is a Reg?
Rocky, windy plains
400
What is the name of the goddess of motherhood?
Isis
400
What is the name of the holy city that Muslims face when they pray?
Mecca
400
What did the United Nations place on Libya in 1992 when they found out the country was violating international laws?
A sanction
400
What capital city is the largest by population?
Beijing, China
500
What is a draa?
A sand dune
500
What is the name of the god of wisdom?
Thoth
500
Islamic Law influences daily life, especially in the clothing people wear. What is the name of the scarf male North Africans often wear around their heads?
Kaffiyeh
500
What is the name of the revolutions and rebellions that took place in 2011 in the region of North Africa?
The Arab Spring
500
What is the name of the first country alphabetically?