Egypt
Answer the following questions.
- Most tours of Egypt never stray far from the banks of the ________________ Rive.
- What is the principal attraction at Abu Simbel?
- the statues and temple of Ramses II c. the Lighthouse at Pharos
- the Alabaster Mosque d. the Coptic quarter
- The famous Pyramids and the Sphinx are located
- in Alexandria.
- in a suburb of Cairo.
- on an island near Aswan.
- in the desert between Luxor and Thebes.
- The contents of is the most popular attraction in the
Egyptian Museum.
- Which of the following places would you most likely send a client who wanted to shop in
Cairo? - Khan-el Khalili
- Coptic quarter
- What would a client see at Saqqara?
- the ruins of Thebes
- Catherine’s Monastery
- What lies across the river from Luxor?
- Mt. Sinai
- Catherine’s Monastery
- Elephantine Island
- Nuweiba
- a pyramid older than Cheops pyramid
- the Museum of Islamic Art
- the Temple of Karnak
- the Valley of the Kings
- Where might a tourist travel on a felucca?
- on a river
- through the streets of Cairo
- over the Sinai Desert
- under the waters of the Red Sea
- Which of the following destinations is not a major Red Sea resort?
- Sharm el Sheikh c. Edfu
- Hurghada d. Taba
- What is the best period to tour Egypt?
- November-March
- April-May
- June-August
- September-October
Morocco
Answer the following questions.
- Agadir can best be described as
- an ancient walled city.
- a desert town.
- the film capital of Africa.
- a beach resort.
- Which of the following is true about Casablanca?
- This imperial city, built in the 17th century, contains old prisons for Christian slav s.
- It’s basically a big commercial and industrial city.
- It is known as the “Pearl of the Mediterranean.”
- Located in the desert, it is a center where nomads and sedentary populations me t.
- The main attraction of Fez are its
- “Blue People.”
- mosaic floors.
- walled cities.
- Goulimime is situated at the edge of the _________________ Desert.
- Which of the following cities was the capital of the Moorish empire and an academi center
of the medieval world? - Casablanca c. Marrakesh
- Fez d. Meknes
- What does Djemaa el Fna offer a visitor?
- relaxing beaches
- 2,000-year-old Roman ruins
- desert scenery
- an incredible market scene
- From which city can you recommend a client take day trips to MoulayIdriss
and Volubilis?
- Tangier
- Marrakesh
- Agadir
- Meknes
- Which of the following statements is true about Rabat?
- Once known as “The Pearl of the Mediterranean,” today it is unattractive and dep ssed.
- A winter resort, it has the highest ski lift in Africa and spectacular views.
- A tourist can watch the changing of the Guard at the Royal Palace there.
- In this city known for its markets, the ‘Colorful Thursday camel market is one of the best.
- Which major Moroccan city is most often seen as a day trip from Spain?
- According to a Moroccan proverb, “one hour of _________________________________ is worth 100 hours .of work.”
Kenya and Tanzania
Answer the following questions.
- Kenya is legendary for its ________________ parks.
- What do people find among their most memorable experiences in AberdareNatinal Park?
- coral reefs c. the tree hotels
- visit to an extinct volcano
- a swim in Lake Victoria
- Which of the following are two of the three best parks in Kenya?
- Tsavo West and Aberdare
- Masai Mara and Mt. Kenya
- Aberdare and Amboseli
- Amboseli and Masai Mara
- Which of the following can be said about Mombasa?
- Ancient mosques, forts, museums and temples abound in this trading center.
- Its main attraction is Mzima Spring, where tourists can view hippos underwater.
- Its fancier stores are on Kenyatta Boulevard.
- Located on the Coral Coast, it is Kenya’s largest beach resort.
- What Muslim settlement, with its unique look and ancient feel, seems to be living about 500
years in the past?
- Tourists should visit Malindi primarily for
- game viewing from minivans.
- surfing, snorkeling, deep-sea fishing and other water sports.
- mountain climbing.
- Nairobi can best be described as
- a city that feels like it belongs in North Africa.
- an ancient island/city.
- alarge, modern commercial center.
- a resort on the Coral Coast.
- Where might a tourist ride a dhow?
- in the skies across Amboseli National Park
- through the streets of Malindi
- up the East African coast
- along the rim of Ngorongoro Crater
- Tanzania is home to Africa’s highest mountain, Mt. _______________.
- What animals move first during the migrations in Serengeti National Park?
South Africa
Answer the following questions.
- About which of the following would you caution a client planning a trip
to South Africa? - the high prices for gems
- the unsanitary conditions
- the prevalence of street crime
- the extreme degree of racial segregation
- The city of is dominated by the 3,OOO-foot-/915-m-high
Table Mountain.
- The chilly Atlantic meets the warm Indian Ocean at the windswept,
rocky outcrop at the tip of the Cape of ____________ .
- Fitzsimmons Snake Park andJuma Mosque are attractions in
- Johannesburg. c. Pretoria.
- Durban. d. Cape Town.
- The scenic road between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth is known as the .
Route.
- A tourist would travel to Kimberley primarily to see
- Zulu villages.
- South Africa’s “big five” game park animals are buffalo, lion, leopard, elephant and
- giraffe. c. rhino.
- zebra.
- wildebeest.
- South Africa’s largest city, , holds few attractions for tourists.
- Sun City is said to be South Africa’s answer to
- Los Angeles.
- Washington, D.C.
- Las Vegas
- Orlando.
- Which season in South Africa is probably best for viewing the animals?
- spring c. fall
- summer
- winter
Africa Geofile
Answer the following questions.
- In Tunisia, why would a tourist most likely go to Dougga?
- to buy a carpet
- for sun and surf
- to visit ruins
- for game viewing
- The main attractions at Lalibela in Ethiopia are its eleven______________ ._
- The chance to see in their natural habitat is the highlight
of any trip to Uganda.
- Which of the following destinations can be described as a tropical paradise:
- Burkino Faso
- Lesotho
- Chad d. the Seychelles
- Chobe National Park and the Moremi Reserve offer fantastic opportunities
for game viewing in
- Zambia.
- Zimbabwe.
- An important tourist attraction in southern Africa is
- Great Zimbabwe.
- Ribat Monastery/Fortress.
- Ierba Island.
- the Sacred Forest of the Yor
- To what country would you send a client who wants to see Notre Dame de la Paix?
- 8. One of the principal tourist attractions in Zambia is __________
- The village made famous by Alex Haley’s Roots, now a mecca for African America tourists,
is in the country called ____________ _ .
- To see the creative arts center of Nigeria, send clients to
- Kano. c. Ibadan.
b.Oshogbo.
- d. Lagos.