Question

Decide whether each geographic feature benefited the Old Kingdom, challenged the Old

Kingdom, or both.
Geographic feature
The deserts around the Old Kingdom
protected it from invaders. However,
the deserts were also barren and no
crops could grow there.
The Nile River provided fresh water for
growing crops and drinking.
The Mediterranean Sea allowed Egypt
to trade with Asia and Europe.
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Benefited the Old
Kingdom
Challenged the Old
Kingdom

Answer 1

Geographic feature:
- The deserts around the Old Kingdom protected it from invaders. However, the deserts were also barren and no crops could grow there.

Benefited the Old Kingdom.

- The Nile River provided fresh water for growing crops and drinking.

Benefited the Old Kingdom.

- The Mediterranean Sea allowed Egypt to trade with Asia and Europe.

Benefited the Old Kingdom.