Egypt is located in the continent of Africa. It contains parts of the Sahara Desert and is known for its pyramids, which were difficult to build and can contain mummies and treasures. The longest river in the world, the Nile River, flows through Egypt and was important for growing crops. Other structures found in Egypt include the Sphinx, and their ancient writing system was called hieroglyphics.

1. What Do You Know About Egypt? By: Cindy Wishon 2005

3. Egypt is in the continent of Africa. Can you find Egypt?

4. Egypt Did you find it?

5. What is the name of the hot, dry and sandy land that covers most of Egypt? You’d need a lot of water on a trip through the desert. Part of the Sahara Desert is in Egypt.

6. Many of these are located in Egypt. What are they?

7. Pyramids must have been hard to build don’t you think? What could you find in a pyramid?

8. You might find a mummy. You might find treasures.

9. The longest river in the world is in Egypt. Do you know the name of this river?

10. The Nile River is the longest river in the world. The ancient Egyptians grew crops in the fertile soil along the banks of the Nile River.

11. What is the name of this structure found in Egypt? The Sphinx had the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh .

12. What is this ancient Egyptian writing called? Can you write your name in hieroglyphics?

13. Ancient Egypt was a fascinating place. Would you have liked to live there? What else do you remember about Egypt?