Question

Which of the following statements provides evidence that the Nile River was the only true source of life in the Egyptian desert?

a. The 'red land' was the barren desert that protected Egypt on two sides.
b. These deserts separated ancient Egypt from neighboring countries and invading armies.
c. This was the only land in ancient Egypt that could be farmed because a layer of rich, black silt was deposited there every year after the Nile flooded.
d. The ancient Egyptians thought of Egypt as being divided into two types of land, the 'black land' and the 'red land.'

Answer 1

The annual flooding of the Nile deposited rich silt, allowing for farming, crucial for life in the ancient Egyptian desert. The correct statement is c.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement that provides evidence that the Nile River was the only true source of life in the Egyptian desert. This was the only land in ancient Egypt that could be farmed because a layer of rich, black silt was deposited there every year after the Nile flooded. The Nile River's fertile banks allowed the ancient Egyptians to farm and produce surplus crops, leading to a flourishing civilization.

Every year, the river's flood deposited nutrient-rich silt, which could then be cultivated, marking a clear distinction between the fertile black land (Kemet) and the sterile red land (Deshret). It is this predictable and consistent flooding that not only fed the Egyptians but also allowed them to build a stable and enduring society. In contrast, the desert beyond this fertile strip offered little for sustainable agricultural practices. Therefore, The correct statement is c.