What was ptahhotep’s purpose in writing this passage?

Card playing, and music were considered by the puritans to be taboo; these practices were prohibited

7. how did the early egyptians use the flooding of the nile river to their advantage? they diverted the water to flood their enemy's lands and destroy their crops. they created an easier way to travel to the mediterranean sea and the indian ocean. they established a new water-based athletic event for the ancient olympics in greece. they devised an innovative irrigation system, which created a surplus of food.

In what way did expansion and global trade during the 15th to 18th centuries affect the economies of european countries?