TCA449 Text Unit 6 Africa- University of Nevada, Las Vegas TCA 449 - All Answers are Correct
Course
TCA 449
Institution
TCA 449
Egypt
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Answer the following questions.
1. Most tours of Egypt never stray far from the banks of the Nile River.
2. What is the principal attraction at Abu Simbel?
a. the statues and temple of Ramses II c. the Lighthouse at Pharos
b. the Alab...
Answer the following questions.
1. Most tours of Egypt never stray far from the banks of the Nile River.
2. What is the principal attraction at Abu Simbel?
a. the statues and temple of Ramses II c. the Lighthouse at Pharos
b. the Alabaster Mosque d. the Coptic quarter
3. The famous Pyramids and the Sphinx are located
a. in Alexandria.
b. in a suburb of Cairo.
c. on an island near Aswan.
d. in the desert between Luxor and Thebes.
4. The contents of the tomb of Tutankhamen is the most popular attraction in
the Egyptian Museum.
5. Which of the following places would you most likely send a client who wanted to shop in
Cairo?
a. Khan-el Khalili c. Elephantine Island
b. Coptic quarter d. Nuweiba
6. What would a client see at Saqqara?
a. the ruins of Thebes c. a pyramid older than Cheops pyramid
b. St. Catherine's Monastery d. the Museum of Islamic Art
7. What lies across the river from Luxor?
a. Mt. Sinai
c. the Temple of Karnak
b. St. Catherine's Monastery d. the Valley of the Kings
8. Where might a tourist travel on a felucca?
a. on a river
b. through the streets of Cairo
c. over the Sinai Desert
d. under the waters of the Red Sea
9. Which of the following destinations is not a major Red Sea resort?
a. Sharm el Sheikh c. Edfu
b. Hurghada d. Taba
10. What is the best period to tour Egypt?
a. November-March c. June-August
b. April-May d. September-October
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Answer the following questions.
1. Agadir can best be described as
a. an ancient walled city. c. the film capital of Africa.
b. a desert town. d. a beach resort.
b.
2. Which of the following is true about Casablanca?
a. This imperial city, built in the 17th century, contains old prisons for Christian slav s.
b. It's basically a big commercial and industrial city.
c. It is known as the "Pearl of the Mediterranean."
d. Located in the desert, it is a center where nomads and sedentary populations me t.
3. The main attraction of Fez are its
a. "Blue People." c. mosaic
b. beaches. floors.
d. walled
cities.
4. Goulimime is situated at the edge of the Sahara Desert.
5. Which of the following cities was the capital of the Moorish empire and an academi center
of the medieval world?
a. Casablanca c. Marrakesh
b. Fez d. Meknes
6. What does Djemaa el Fna offer a visitor?
a. relaxing beaches
b. 2,000-year-old Roman ruins
c. desert scenery
d. an incredible market scene
7. From which city can you recommend a client take day trips to Moulay Idriss
and Volubilis?
a. Tangier c. Agadir
b. Marrakesh d. Meknes
8. Which of the following statements is true about Rabat?
a. Once known as "The Pearl of the Mediterranean," today it is unattractive and dep ssed.
b. A winter resort, it has the highest ski lift in Africa and spectacular views.
c. A tourist can watch the changing of the Guard at the Royal Palace there.
d. In this city known for its markets, the 'Colorful Thursday camel market is one of the best.
9. Which major Moroccan city is most often seen as a day trip from Spain?
Tangier
10. According to a Moroccan proverb, "one hour of bargaining is worth 100 hours
. of work.”
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