Read the excerpt from the history of herodotus, book 2. egypt . . is an acquired country, the gift of the river. this quotation from herodotus, a greek who traveled in egypt, is about how the nile river enabled ancient egyptian civilization to develop and succeed. what specifically was the river’s gift? fertile soil fishing stocks defensive capabilities drinking water

Fertile soil

Explanation:

One of the most important reasons why the Nile was highly valued by the Egyptians is the fact that the Nile floods regularly and in a predictable way. This annual flooding was responsible for bringing important nutrients to the soil, allowing agriculture to flourish. Without the regular flooding of the Nile, it is unlikely that Egypt would have been able to support such a large and complex civilization.

the american rail road was the most influential and useful transportation system developed in the 1800's with steam locomotives and in the very late 1800's and early 1900's diesel electric locomotives being used to transport goods and people around the newly expanded united states!

assuming that you are talking about the one in egypt: hecka oil

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