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Created on January 09, 2022 By Mag

How Well Do You Know Egypt? 

1 / 5

Communication is difficult in Egypt since Arabic is the only spoken language there

True

False

This is definitely not true. Although the official language in Egypt is Arabic, many Egyptians can speak English well, and many can also speak French. You can find Egyptians who speak Italian, Russian, German, and many other languages as well. Add to this the fact that the Egyptian people are known for their kindness, friendliness, helpfulness, and sense of humor. So, trust me when I tell you that communication will not be something to worry about. Actually, at the end of the day, you’ll find that communication has been so easy to the extent that you will learn a few Arabic words from your Egyptian friends.

2 / 5

The Pyramids and the Ancient Egyptian temples are the only things one can visit Egypt for

True

False

Not true! Although the Pyramids of Giza and the amazing Ancient Egyptian temples and tombs in Luxor, Aswan, and other Egyptian governorates are the most famous tourist destinations in Egypt, these are only the cherry on top. Many other interesting options lie ahead of you. You can go to Cairo and enjoy the old streets and shops, the perfectly structured Islamic mosques and ancient churches, and even have friendly chats with the Egyptian people.

You can also go to Hurghada or Sharm El-Sheikh and enjoy the clear blue water of the Red Sea, the colorful fish and corals, and the soul refreshing views, or you can head to the Mediterranean and enjoy the sandy beaches and the vibrant sea.

Aside from all that, you can conquer the desert and have a taste of the pure nature in the different oases, have a therapeutic session at one of the natural springs there, go for a hike in the White Desert or the Black Desert, or maybe Al-Jara Cave, or even pay a visit to St. Catherine's Monastery and maybe go all the way up Moses Mountain. These are only a few things of what you can do in a country as rich as Egypt.

3 / 5

Cairo, or as it is called in Arabic ‘Al-Qahira’, means ‘the victorious’.

True

False

Yes, that’s right. The capital of Egypt, Cairo, or ‘Al-Qahira’, was named so after ‘Al-Qahir’ (the victorious) planet (what the Fatimids called Planet Mars). ‘The victorious city’ became the capital of Egypt in the Fatimid Dynasty by Caliph al-Mu’izz li Din Allah in 973 AD, making it one of the oldest, still-existing, capital cities in the world.

 

4 / 5

If you disturb the Ancient Egyptian mummies, you will get the Curse of the Pharaohs

True

False

Well, the so-called “Curse of the Pharaohs” is none other than a myth, exactly like the myth of the phoenix or the unicorn! This term was born after the death of some members of the crew who discovered the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922. However, upon investigating these deaths, it was found that they were due to other reasons.

For example, one of the most notable deaths affiliated to ‘Tut’s Curse’ is that of George Herbert, Earl of Carnarvon, who funded the whole expedition. He died a few months after discovering the tomb. However, it was found that the actual cause of death was a mosquito bite that got infected by a razor cut.   

5 / 5

Egyptian people live in tents in the desert and go to work on camels.

True

False

This is definitely incorrect! This is a misleading stereotype created by some fictional movies and stories! Egypt is a modern country with many big cities, sophisticated road networks, and up-to-date means of transport. To the majority of Egyptians, the desert is a place to cultivate or visit for hikes and camping trips, and camels are animals that one rarely encounters in his/her daily life.

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