Question

The boat was loaded with goods across the river and sailed the more linen and ne. At the next her merchant ed with jars and the river for and I watched boats along its wan. There, we Perhaps we would d and beginning What was the importance of the Nile River as described in this passage?

a) The Nile River was used to transport many trade goods.
b) Only non-food goods could be transported on the Nile River.
c) People relied only on the current of the Nile River to move their boats.
d) The Nile River was used for transportation when the water was at its highest.

Answer 1

The Nile River was important for trade and agriculture in Ancient Egypt.

Step-by-step explanation:

The importance of the Nile River as described in this passage is that it was used to transport many trade goods. The regular flooding of the Nile provided nutrient-rich soil and created fertile lands, which allowed for agriculture to flourish along the riverbanks. Most of the population and cities in Ancient Egypt were located along the Nile valley because of its resources.