Question

Describe how rivers played a role in the locations of the Kush, Nok, and Aksum people?

Answer 1

The rivers played an important role in the locations of the Kush, Nok, and Aksum people by bringing prosperity to the region and the people.

Explanation:

As these kingdoms were situated on the banks of River Nile and the Red Sea, they played a crucial role in the trade that was carried out in the regions inhabited by the Kush, the Nok, and the Aksum people.

The agricultural in this region was wholly dependent on the rivers as there was very little rainfall there. The trade and agriculture despite an arid setting allowed the people to prosper.

Answer 2

Rivers played a role in trade. For instance, he Kingdom of Aksum was located along the southern coast of the Red Sea which facilitated trade. Rivers also played a role in agricultural production as they enabled the watering of crops to ensure high food yields.