Only those Egyptians who needed the knowledge for their professions learned how to read and write. These included government officials, doctors, and priests, as well as the scribes who did the actual writing on papyrus and stone.

Which options most accurately assess the impact of transportation improvements (e.g., railroads, canals, steamboats, transcontinental railroad) on the settlement of the west? ***(select all that apply.)*** a. they led to an increase in population density. b. they made it easier to travel long distances. c. they in establishing towns. d. they led to the development of the fur trade. e. they allowed for international travel.