Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

Free Materials For ESL Teachers and Learners

“Egypt” ESL Discussion Questions

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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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.?
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?
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?