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“Egypt” ESL Discussion Questions

I. Egyptian History

1. Who was King Tutankhamun, and why is he so famous?
2. Why do you think people in Egypt speak Arabic?
3. Who built the pyramids at Giza and what were they made of?
4. What do you know about Egypt?
5. What is a pharaoh?

II. Geography and Landmarks

6. Why do you think Egypt is called the “land of the Nile”?
7. How much do you know about the pyramids?
8. Why do you think Egypt is called the “red land”?
9. What does hieroglyphic mean?
10. What is the currency of Egypt?

III. Famous People and Culture

11. Who are some of the most famous people from Egypt?
12. How many official languages does Egypt have?
13. What are some of the most popular sports in Egypt?
14. What is the tallest building in Egypt?
15. Who were the gods of Egyptian mythology?

IV. The Nile River

16. How is the Nile River important to Egypt?
17. What are some of the most famous Egyptian pyramids?
18. Where did the pharaohs live?
19. What are some famous Egyptian foods?
20. Where is Egypt located?

V. Religion and Society

21. How many different religions do people practice in Egypt?
22. Why is the Great Pyramid of Giza so famous?
23. How much land does Egypt have?
24. What are some famous Egyptian landmarks?
25. What is the Sphinx?

VI. Cities and Population

26. What is the second largest city in Egypt?
27. How long has the Nile River been used as a water source for Egyptians?
28. What’s the average life expectancy for an Egyptian citizen at birth?
29. What are some of the most common foods in Egypt?
30. How many people live in Egypt?

VII. Famous Figures

31. Who was Cleopatra, and why is she famous?
32. What do you know about the Giza pyramids?
33. What is the capital of Egypt?
34. How old are the pyramids at Giza?
35. What are some of the reasons for Egypt’s prosperity in ancient times?

VIII. Ancient Structures

36. How old is the Sphinx? And who built it?
37. What are some of the most famous Egyptian temples?
38. What is the Valley of the Kings?
39. What are some famous Egyptian monuments?
40. How did Alexander the Great change Egypt after conquering it in 332 B.C.?

IX. Pyramids and Urban Life

41. Why did the ancient Egyptians build pyramids?
42. What percentage of the Egyptian population lives in urban areas?
43. What is the weather like in Egypt?
44. When did Alexander the Great conquer Egypt?
45. How many countries border Egypt?

X. Travel and Transportation

46. How long does it take to get from Cairo to Luxor by plane or train?
47. In what time zone is Egypt located?
48. How many people live in Cairo?
49. Why is Egypt called the “Cradle of Civilization”?
50. Do you think Egypt has changed much since ancient times?

XI. Modern Egypt

51. What are some modern challenges Egypt faces today?
52. How has tourism affected Egypt’s economy?
53. What role does the government play in Egyptian society?
54. How do Egyptians celebrate their national holidays?
55. What is the education system like in Egypt?

XII. Egyptian Art and Literature

56. What are some famous works of art from ancient Egypt?
57. How has Egyptian literature influenced the world?
58. What role does music play in Egyptian culture?
59. Who are some famous Egyptian authors?
60. What traditional crafts are popular in Egypt?
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