5.1 The Gift of the Nile

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Why was the Nile River important?

The Nile River was important because it provided water for drinking and for crops.

What did the floods of the Nile River provide for farmers?

Rich black silt.

How did the Egyptians use the land around the Nile?

For food, flax, and building materials.

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