Select all choices that apply.
why did the greek historian herodotus call egypt "the gift of the nile"?

choose all answers that are correct.

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.

The answers are letter A and C.

Nile River is the main source of water in Egypt. People would often get their water from the river. The flooding of the Nile River had also brought upon the fertile soils of the land. Their lands were abundant with crops because of its soil.

abraham lincoln issued the preliminary emancipation proclamation on september 22nd, 1862. it stipulated that if the southern states did not cease their rebellion by january 1st, 1863, then proclamation would go into effect.

a.indigo and cochineal

b.animal hides

c.silver and gold

e.cacao beans and sugarcane