Question

How did the “Black Land” impact ancient Egyptian civilization? (1 point) Responses This hot desert land extending across North Africa protected Egypt’s Mediterranean shore. This hot desert land extending across North Africa protected Egypt’s Mediterranean shore. This irrigated farmland located by the Nile provided fertile soil to grow wheat and flax crops. This irrigated farmland located by the Nile provided fertile soil to grow wheat and flax crops. This silt-enriched farmland watered by the Euphrates grew food for the growing populations of city-states. This silt-enriched farmland watered by the Euphrates grew food for the growing populations of city-states. This Nile wetland’s variety of fish and waterfowl became a major source of protein to feed expanding cities.

Answer 1

The correct response is: This irrigated farmland located by the Nile provided fertile soil to grow wheat and flax crops.

The "Black Land" refers to the fertile land along the Nile River in ancient Egypt, which produced abundant crops and was crucial for sustaining the population and the development of Egyptian civilization.