do americans know any thing about egypt ?

Answer 1

EGYPT IS WHERE ALL THE ANCIENT SPIRITS OF THE UNIVERSE HAVE GONE THIS YEAR TO HAVE THEIR VACATION. THEY USED TO GATHER AT THE BOTTOM OF THE ATLANTIC OCEAN WHERE THEY WOULD TAKE TEA AND REDESIGN WHY JOKES ARE REALLY FUNNY, BUT THIS YEAR THEY WANTED ROOM TO BREATHE, SO OF COURSE, EGYPT WAS THE NATURAL CHOICE. IT IS TIRING TO HAVE TO GUIDE HUMAN BEINGS ALL THE TIME AND THE WARM SUN AND MILES OF FLAT DESERT ARE CALMING TO SOULS WITH NO FORM. EGYPT IS ALSO A WONDERFUL PLACE TO GET FREE FROM PEOPLE ISSUES. HERE IN EGYPT THE EARTH CAN REACH INTO YOU AND THE PHARAOHS CAN BREATHE WISDOM INTO YOUR MEMORIES OF A BETTER TIME. WITH LUCK, YOU CAN BRING SOME OF THESE VISIONS FROM THEM BACK WITH YOU AND EVOLVE THE RACE INTO AN EASIER ETHIC OF CHOICES AND DIRECTIONS, SO EVERYBODY GETS TO PLAY AND NOBODY GOES HUNGRY. YES, I KNOW QUITE A BIT ABOUT EGYPT. ALSO, THERE ARE TIMES OF THE YEAR WHEN IT IS NOT TOO HOT TO GO VISITING HERE. ONE DAY I HOPE TO WALK ON EGYPTIAN SOIL. I HAVE THE DEEPEST ADMIRATION FOR EGYPTIAN ART AND CULTURE. SENT WITH LOVE FROM G. IN SOUTH PORTLAND, MAINE, U.S.A. (I AM USING ALL CAPITALS BECAUSE THEY'RE JUST EASIER TO READ. I AM NOT SHOUTING AT YOU, OKAY? OKAY.)

Answer 2

I am American. In American schools, not a lot is taught about Egypt. We are taught some of the ancient history but that's it, nothing of its modern history.

Of what I know about Egypt, most of it was learned within the past 5 years. (I'm 37 now.) I first discovered Amr Diab on Napster back when it was free. I was so fascinated by the different sound of his music as compared to American music, that I looked him up online and saw that he's Egyptian. This piqued my interest in Egypt, both ancient and modern Egypt. I read more, and became friends with Egyptians here in the States. I've learned lots about the economy, the people, the religion, the history. I learned that Egypt was under British control from around the 1880s to the mid-20th century (if memory serves me right!). I learned that Cairo is the largest city in Africa. I also learned that Egypt has beautiful beaches, resorts, night life, and most of the people don't live in sand, like many Americans may imagine.

I visited Egypt in 2003, and LOVED IT. I'm going back in 2007 and can't wait! I'm currently engaged to marry an Egyptian, and he's taught me lots of little things about the culture. For example, when you want to call an older person's attention, you don't call out their name, but you call out your own name. If an older person walks into the room and you are crossing your legs, you uncross them and tuck them under your chair a bit out of respect. He taught me about 6 October and the victory over the Israelis that day in Sinai.

So many things I've learned! Hosni Mubarak is the 4th Egyptian president: Muhammad Naguib, Gamal Abdel Nasser, Muhammad Anwar El Sadat, and now Muhammad Hosni Said Mubarak. He's been in office since 1981. The laws in Egypt are Islamic laws, but the constitution and parliament are patterned after the French. The laws aren't the same as French laws, they're Islamic. Only the structure of the laws is patterned after the French. This is the best way I'm able to exaplain it.

Most of the country is Muslim, while about 20% is non-Muslim, consisting of mainly Coptic Christians, Roman Catholic, Jews, and even a few Baha'is. As for Christians, there are a tiny few Protestant groups there. At least this is what I've read, anyone here who is Egyptian can correct me, on this or on anything.

I really enjoyed my time in Egypt, and the people there were so warm and gracious and friendly. I've missed it since.

Answer 3

Most Americans believe that Denmark is the capitol of Sweden. Some even believe that Europe is a country. According to numerous studies, Americans know precious little about the other countries of the world. What they do know about Egypt comes from Hollywood movies.

Answer 4

Well it depends on what kind of american you are referring to:
1. A person who lives in America (the continent)
2. A person who lives in the USA (gringo)

I am from Honduras, and I do know some things about Egypt, ancient and modern. I actually have a friend going there in 3 days. Nice country by the way.

Answer 5

Why would you think they don't? I worked in Egypt for 5 years with an American group of oil workers, they had been there longer than I had, and were still there when I left, so your answer is yes they do !

Answer 6

I think most Americans' knowledge of Egypt is only of ancient history, not about modern Egypt.

Answer 7

I read in the news paper that they asked some American studies can determine Egypt on the map some thought it was in India!! and others don't were is Egypt :( , and what I heard is that Americans think that Egyptians live in the desert and their way of transportation is the camel! :S and u can find this in movies such the mummy and other movies! study well Americans! :)

Answer 8

I know lots of information about ancient Egypt. Not that much about the present day though.

Answer 9

I do i was raised with my father being obsessed with mummies and ancient egypt. His father visited, my father goes all the time, I've been there twice, and I married an egyptian. I think I know quite a bit, even a little arabic.

Answer 10

We know about ancient Egypt. I don't really know much about modern day Egypt.