Akey development that occurred globally during the classical era was:
a. the decline in urban populations.
b. the reduction of overall military conflict.
c. the spread of democratic government.
d. the expansion of cultural exchange through regional trade.

Read the excerpt from the history of herodotus, book 2. egypt . . is an acquired country, the gift of the river. this quotation from herodotus, a greek who traveled in egypt, is about how the nile river enabled ancient egyptian civilization to develop and succeed. what specifically was the river’s gift? fertile soil fishing stocks defensive capabilities drinking water