The Nile River

What is the longest river in the world?

• Amazon River

• Mississippi River

• Nile River

• Yangtze River

How long is the Nile River?

• 7,500 kilometers

• 5,000 kilometers

• 6,670 kilometers

• 8,000 kilometers

What is the Nile's significance in Egypt?

• It is a mountain

• It is a city

• It is a source of water

• It is a desert

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Nile?

• It has two branches

• It is the longest river

• It is home to elephants

• It has many fish

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Where is the Nile River located?

• Asia

• North America

• India

• Africa

The details in paragraph 6 support the idea that --

• the Nile River and its main tributaries flow through many African countries.

• population growth along the Nile has caused the river to become polluted.

• the Nile River serves as a shared foundation for many diverse African cultures.

• the largest cities along the Nile River are located in Europe.

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What is the significance of the Nile River in ancient Egypt?

• It was used for transportation and trade

• It was a sacred river worshipped by the Egyptians

• It was the main source of drinking water for the Egyptians

• It was believed to have healing powers

Egypt is renowned for its ancient civilization, one of the oldest in the world, which flourished along the banks of the Nile River over ____ years ago.

• 50

• 500,000

• 500

• 5,000

What kind of environment does the Nile provide?

• A desert environment

• A forest environment

• A home for various species

• A mountain environment

What is one of the main points about the Nile?

• It is polluted

• It is important for transportation

• It has no wildlife

• It is the shortest river

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