The influence of geography on ancient egyptian society
most of the land in ancient egypt was a combination of vast desert and hills. the geography of the land prevented egyptians from traveling very far. because the civilization was located on the banks of the nile river, swimming was an important part of people’s lives. children learned how to swim at a young age. ancient egyptians also engaged a variety of water sports.
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select the correct answer.
based on the passage, how did geography influence ancient egyptian society?
a.
the presence of the desert and hills prevented the civilization from expanding.
b.
the presence of the river prevented egyptians from engaging in trade.
c.
the desert prohibited egyptians from growing a variety of crops.
d.
the forests in the mountains provided them with good hunting grounds.

A.  The presence of the desert and hills prevented the civilization from expanding.

Explanation:

According to the passage, the expansion of civilization in Egypt was hard due to the presence of dessert and hills and generally the harsh environment of desserts.

The author says, "Most of the land in ancient Egypt was a combination of vast desert and hills. The geography of the land prevented Egyptians from traveling very far.

C.  The desert prohibited Egyptians from growing a variety of crops is wrong since the Egyptians adopted to irrigation farming using flood water from the River. Nile.

Option D talks about forests in the hills, this could not possibly be a factor that influenced the Egyptian society since, there were no forests in the dessert environment.

the growing interconnectedness of the world through communication, trade, and the exchange of ideas is an important theme in the history of the 20th and 21st centuries.

explanation:

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