Egypt

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locations! 

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Sabah al-kheir and welcome to the Egyptian museum of Cairo!
It's one of Valentina's favourite place. 

Abdel, a well-known archeologist, waits for you. With Valentina, they co-discovered so many things together! Abdel wants to help you but first you must answer some questions about the civilization.

This mummy has been discovered a long time ago but surprisingly was not found in his tomb. It was first removed to the tomb of his father during antiquity, and later moved to the cache at Deir el-Bahari. Valentina took special interest in the year of discovery - having written in her notebook the year of the discovery (in coded form). When was it?
5 points if you find the answer

Thinking about the danger that Valentina might be in, Abdel wants to help you but first you must answer these basic questions about the civilization.

A prominent figure in Egyptian history is Ramses the Second (Ramses II). Ramses II is one of the most celebrated pharaoh of Egypt, ruling for many years.

"When its mummy was discovered, it wasn't in his tomb."
Is the statement true or false?

To which significant event does Blaise Pascal allude to in the sentence: "Had it been shorter, the whole face of the world would have been changed." Type the answer.
2 points

With 2,3 millions blocks, the Great Pyramid still keeps a lot of secrets. In 2017, a scanning technology revealed an unexplored chamber where could be hidden treasures. Unfortunately, no modern technology can enable us to reach it.

Toutankhamon,(a Pharaon) golden coffin was buried in a tomb in the Valley Of The Kings. Inside many objects have been found: a golden throne, crown and cobra, pottery, and even his sandals. What was special about them? (Valentina hid a useful note in her booklet)
3 points if you find the answer

How many casing blocks were used to build the Great Pyramid?

Inside Giza's Great Pyramid…?! Valentina probably left a well-protected clue somewhere inside.



No sign of Valentina. It's time to learn more about the mural painting on the walls.

After taking a closer look, it seems that the central part hides a secret hatch…
Archeologists are used to push part of a wall to open a passage. But here, the 8 patterns of this Ramses II painting are identical. Which one do you choose? Has Valentina discovered it and left you a clue? Select the right one!
3 points

Wow, you've just opened the hatch! A piece of coordinates was here. Valentina is very resourceful… 

Note the fragment of the coordinate to be ready to assemble them at the end of the activity. Do not forget the details, the letters and the " . " It will be needed to identify where to position this fragment or others.

Welcome to Africa. While travelling here, Valentina met Imani IBONARI, a researcher specializing in African myths and legends. Are you ready to meet her?

First, you need to find her… In which city is IBONARI? Type the name of this city to go there…

She's the last offspring of a Kenyan priestess who taught her all the legends of the country. One of them will grant you access to part of Valentina GPS coordinates. Pay attention...

Imani will ask you some questions. You will score points to find Valentina for each good answer. But be careful: Imani doesn't have much time for you! If you fail, you will have to make a voodoo sacrifice taught by her ancestors… "Good luck" she says! Well in her own language, what does she actually say?
2 points

I am a man, I am a woman and yet, I am neither a man nor a woman. Who am I?
2 points

Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa (5,895 metres) but not in the world. But it holds the world title as the highest single free-standing mountain in the world.

Being the highest single free-standing mountain in the world means it has the highest height vs its plateau.
What is the height (in meters) between the summit and its plateau?
Enter only the numerical value,
3 Points

A Tuareg leader passed away. He left 17 camels to his three sons and, according to the will, the eldest son should be given half of all the camels, the middle son the one-third and the youngest son the one-ninth of all the camels. Seems impossible. The sons started to argue until a wise man helped them solve this. Can you find how they settled this while respecting the will of the father?
How many camels does the second son get?

4 points if you answer correctly

(The wise man owns a camel)

How many languages are spoken on the African continent?

Imani confidence in you is growing. But she has one last test. As a friend of Valentina, you must be an expert in African culture. Don't disappoint her!
The Kingdom of Aksum (or Axum) dates back 10,000 years. The Aksumites were key players in the commercial trading routes which existed between the Romans and Ancient India and were considered one of the four great powers of their time alongside China, Rome, and Persia.

Where was it? Type in the number corresponding to the answer you would want to give!
Don't guess, with the information we provide and some thinking you can find the answer.

Imani entrusts the coordinates to you.

Note the fragment of the coordinate to be ready to assemble them at the end of the activity. Do not forget the details, the letters and the " . " It will be needed to identify where to position this fragment or others.