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Why did the Greek historian Herodotus call Egypt "the gift of the Nile"?

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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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Answer by Mimiwhatsup: d. The Nile deposited fertile soil.

Why by Mimiwhatsup: When the water had flooded the waters receded, they left behind precious fertile soil known as 'The Gift of the Nile'.

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