1. Oasis A fertile water area in a desert. 2. Aswan Dam-A man
made barrier in the Nile river that holds back water to use it to
irrigate fields all around Egypt. 3. Suez Canal A man made or
artificial waterway connecting the Red Sea to the Mediterranean
Sea. It provides an important short cut for ships, trade, and
transportation. 4. Islam- Religious faith practiced by many
Egyptians today. A monothestic religion that teaches the ideals of
the prophet Muhammad.
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5. Muslim- A follower of the Islamic religion. 6. Mosque An
Islamic temple where Muslims worship. 7. Arabic- The prevailing
language of Egypt today. 8. Lotus- A water lily common near Nile,
and a popular motif of Egypt. 9. Bazaar- Open markets containing
stalls or carts that have food and handicrafts for sale. 10.
Felucca- An Egyptian sailboat.
