Cairo the mother of the world

1. Cairo The Mother of The World
Authors: Mustafa Mahdi, Andre Nelson, Verdis Barber
Egypt:
Although Egypt/Cairoare located in Northeastern Africa, it is often
associated withMiddle Eastern countries. This is because Egyptian
religion and culture is much more like the Middle East than it is like
Africa.
Layout of the City:
Cairo is the second biggest city in Africa by population. Cairo has 3
older districts. These are densely populated withthe poorer population.
These districts surround the center core, whichis becoming more
westernized. The biggest district has some historic landmarks like the
Mosque of Baybars I. There is also a place withsome bazaars. The other
parts are mostly port districts. In the center of these districtsis the
business core. The center is the downtown and has things like the Garden
City and EgyptianMuseum. There’sa few other pieces, including a two
areas that have grown dramatically in population recently.

2. Background Info:
Cairo is not just the capital of Egypt, but its most historic. Cairo is
known for its many different places that represent both Ancient Egypt and
Islamic history, bringing many tourists to Cairo. Many of Cairo’s most
famous landmarks are not actually in Cairo but in the smaller nearby city
of Giza, where the pyramids and Sphinx are. It’s location on the Nile has
beenessential to the live of the Cairo people for years. Also, Cairo smells
good because of all it food. (Just like MM7)
Homes:
Egyptianhomes are both a blend of old and new designs. In Cairo,
new homes c0-exist near businessesbuilt of steel and glass. Villages often
consist of homes made of mud and brick. Otheroriginalw people may live
in goatskin tents.
Climate
Egypt has an desert, arid climate and the weatherin Cairo is always
warm, or hot, and the nights cool. There are only two seasons: a very hot

3. summer, withaverage temperaturesreaching 95°F (35°C) betweenMay and
October, and a mild winterfrom November to April.
Culture/Religion:
About 90 percent of the Cairo population is Sunni Muslims, 8
percent are Coptic Christians and the last 2 percent are Jewish or other
Christian religion. After Arabic, English is the most common language
spoken in Egypt, followed by French. Egypt is one of the oldest known
cultures in the world, going back at least 51,000 years. The history and
ruins of ancient Egypt draw many tourists to visit this country. Ancient
Egypt was ruled by a person called a Pharaoh. Many Pharaohs were
buried in pyramids that tourists can still see today in Egypt. Another
attraction that is special to Egypt is the Great Sphinx of Giza. It is the
largest statue to survive from ancient times. It has the head of a man and
the body of a lion. Ancient Egyptiansdeveloped the world's first
government and found ways to write information down and do
mathematics.
Food:

4. Bread is served at most every meal in Egypt. Bread is usually made
from corn, barley, or rice instead of wheat. Rice, couscous, beans, and
fruits are also served. Egyptianpeople do not eat much meat, milk, or
dairy foods. When meat is eaten, it is usually beef, lamb, goat, or rabbit.
Animals:
Camels, donkey, rodents, and bats are some of the few mammals
that live in Egypt. Egypt is also home to over 30 species of snakes,
including the venomous cobra.
Cairo's Holidays and Celebrations:
Eid al-Adha is a religious practice that takes place around February.
At this time, Muslims in Egypt make a pilgrimage (called hajj) to Mecca.
Each Muslim is expected to make a pilgrimage once in theirlifetime. Each
village celebrates as people pass through. The streetsare decorated and
children wear their best clothes.
Sport:

5. Soccer is Cairo's (and Egypt's) most popular sport, boasting players
famous around the whole world. Matchesare played every weekend to
huge crowds, and the city'sresidents eagerly follow games by its two
leading teams, Zamalek and Ahly. The soccer season runs from September
to May, and matches are held in Cairo Stadium. Horse racing can be seen
at the Heliopolis Hippodrome. Every year the city hosts the Cairo Classic,
a running and cycling event.
Hieroglyphs:
Scholars have discovered that there are three different classes of
Egyptianhieroglyphics. Some signs belong to more than one class.
Phonograms are signs that represent a specific sound. Some correspond
withthe sounds of two or more letters. Ideograms represent ideas instead
of sounds. Examples of ideograms are the hieroglyphs that represent the
gods. Determinativesare hieroglyphsthat were not spoken or translated.
They help make the meaning of words clearer and mark the end of words.
The Egyptiansplaced no spaces betweenwordsor sentences.
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