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.

anonymous · Answer

The answer is D, the Nile provided much needed fertility to the soil, thats why Egypt prospered for all those years.

anonymous · Answer

what about a there is more than one answer

anonymous · Answer

C, the nile also provided trade routes.

anonymous · Answer

thank u so muchh

anonymous · Answer

Any time :)

anonymous · Answer

Which country does the Nile flow through?
	
	
 
A.
	

Zambia
	
 
B.
	

Egypt
	
 
C.
	

Somalia
	
 
D.
	

Mali

anonymous · Answer

is it b

anonymous · Answer

Yes, The Nile flows through Egypt.

anonymous · Answer

thanks i have one more