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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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.

praetorian.10 · Answer

deffers all of them but i dunno about B

praetorian.10 · Answer

i know they used to transport and trade and fish and got farming silt from nile but stones not so sure

praetorian.10 · Answer

I LOVE THIS AGE OF HISTORY