Which statement best describes the relationship between agriculture and trade in ancient Egypt?

Question

Food crops were the only goods that Egypt exported.
Food crops were traded for resources Egyptians lacked.
Food crops were imported into Egypt in exchange for gold.
Food crops were only a small percentage of Egypt’s exports.

Answer 1

The statement that best describes the relationship between agriculture and trade in ancient Egypt is:

Food crops were traded for resources Egyptians lacked.

Ancient Egypt was known for its agricultural output, particularly along the Nile River, and they traded surplus crops for various resources and materials that they did not have in abundance, such as timber, precious metals, and luxury goods.