North African Geography
These two rivers join to form the Nile.
Blue and White River
This was the Egyptian writing system.
Hieroglyphics
This is the main religion of North Africa.
Islam
This city is the capital of Egypt.
Cairo
This food made from semolina is common in North Africa.
Couscous
This is the largest hot desert on Earth.
Sahara Desert
These structures served as tombs for pharaohs.
Pyramids
This is a traditional North African marketplace.
Souk
This country began the Arab Spring in 2011.
Tunisia
This is Egypt’s most valuable natural resource.
Water
These mountains form the highest range in North Africa.
Atlas Mountains
This river allowed ancient Egyptian farming.
Nile River
These desert nomads travel with herds.
Bedouins
This country is a major OPEC oil exporter.
Libya
Morocco is an important producer of....
Iron Ore
This canal connects the Mediterranean and Red Sea.
Suez Canal
This dam controls flooding in Egypt.
Aswan Dam
This fertile desert spot comes from underground water.
Oasis/Oases
This region includes Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia.
Maghreb
This industry is a major income source besides oil.
Tourism
The first country in North Africa to gain independence.
Tunisia
This civilization began around 3200 BC.
Egypt
This grain-based food is a North African staple.
couscous
This issue was a major reason for Arab Spring protests.
Corruption
This type of land in North Africa is mostly dry and barren.
Desert