Nile River Review

The Nile River gave rise to which ancient civilization?

• Egyptians

• Mayans

• Greeks

• Romans

The Nile River was very important to the Egyptian way of life originally, but that importance has decreased significantly in modern times.

• True

• False

Where is the SOURCE of the Nile River?

• Highlands of Eastern Africa

• Mediterranean Sea

• Sahara Desert

• Cape of Good Hope

Which way does the Nile River flow?

• from east to west

• from west to east

• from north to south

• from south to north

How many countries does the Nile River Basin include?

• 5

• 10

• 12

• 15

Out of the 10 countries that include part of the Nile River Basin, what percentage of Africans live there?

• 40%

• 45%

• 50%

• 55%

In which body of water does the Nile River empty into?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Red Sea

From its source to the Mediterranean Sea, the Nile River crosses mountains, deserts, plateaus, and plains

• True

• False

The Nile River is divided into _____ main branches

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What are the names of the main branches of the Nile River?

• Blue Nile and White Nile

• Blue Nile and Red Nile

• East Nile and West Nile

• Nile 1 and Nile 2