The first settlements to use the nile as a transportation route for trade were and

a.

nubia . . the levant

b.

upper egypt . . the levant

c.

lower egypt . . nubia

d.

upper egypt . . lower egypt

D - Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt

Explanation:

The Egyptians were the first to use the Nile both as transportation and to trade between regions as most of their major cities were located along the Nile River.

the first settlements began along the huang river because of the importance of the huang river in the beginning of china. it goes back to the story, “the tale of emperor yu”, which references the tale of the great flood, which was caused by the huang river and was believed to create and influence china’s making.

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