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Why did the Greek historian Herodotus call Egypt "the gift of the Nile"?

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A. The Nile provided water.

B. The Nile was an abundant source of precious stones.

C. The Nile gave the Egyptians more access to trade.

D. The Nile deposited fertile soil.

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Rogelio Vega

Social Studies

10 August, 13:30

Select all choices that apply.

Why did the Greek historian Herodotus call Egypt "the gift of the Nile"?

Choose all answers that are correct.

A. The Nile provided water.

B. The Nile was an abundant source of precious stones.

C. The Nile gave the Egyptians more access to trade.

D. The Nile deposited fertile soil.

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Jordon Farmer · Answer 1

The answers are letter A and C.

Nile River is the main source of water in Egypt. People would often get their water from the river. The flooding of the Nile River had also brought upon the fertile soils of the land. Their lands were abundant with crops because of its soil.