Question

the united states agency for international development (usaid) has spent millions of dollars to help the egyptian government preserve the giza pyramids. read the quotation from the u.s. ambassador, or representatives, to egypt. then answer the question below.

egypt’s antiquities are part of its extraordinary cultural heritage and also represent a key economic asset that creates jobs and income.
u.s. support helps egypt preserve, restore, and protect world - class monuments for its vital tourism industry.
antiquities: objects from ancient times
asset: advantage
usaid. \u.s. helps preserve base of sphinx by lowering groundwater.\ usaid press release. sept 2, 2015

based on the ambassador’s quote, why does the united states help egypt preserve the giza pyramids? select all that apply.

• to protect egypt’s cultural heritage
• to get money from egypt’s government
• to help egypt’s tourism industry
• to give jobs to people in egypt

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• "to protect Egypt’s cultural heritage": The quote says Egypt’s antiquities (including Giza Pyramids) are part of its cultural heritage, and US support helps preserve them. So this is correct.
• "to get money from Egypt’s government": The quote focuses on US helping Egypt, not getting money from Egypt. Eliminate.
• "to help Egypt’s tourism industry": The quote states US support helps preserve monuments for Egypt’s vital tourism industry. Correct.
• "to give jobs to people in Egypt": The quote says antiquities create jobs, and US support helps preserve them (thus supporting job creation). Correct.

Answer:

• to protect Egypt’s cultural heritage
• to help Egypt’s tourism industry
• to give jobs to people in Egypt