Phypsical environment of Egypt

In your own words using examples from any unit studied this year, how did the physical environment affect the development of civilizations?: A great example to answer this question would be the way the Nile effected Egypt. The Nile river effected the religion, trade, economy, government, food and surplus, and society of the entire country. Having a River means that you can sail to places, which is faster transport then walking or taking caravan, which wasn't possible because the wheels would sink into the sand. This allowed people to travel farther, faster, therefore exploring other countries, and arranging for trade like lumber, herbs, precious jewels, and other luxuries. Having a strong trade rout, means that you will be making more money. With the new source of income, Egypt could thrive on wealth. Another thing that the Nile effected was the food and surplus. The Nile is full of something called silt, which is a natural fertilizer. When the Nile flooded, it fertilized the ground, which helped grow plant. Food wasn't a problem and starvation wasn't a problem. It effected the government because not only did it supply more money and more trade routes for the people, but it also allowed the pharaohs to live in richer environments. The last major thing it effected was the religion in ancient Egypt. The Nile had a major effect on the whole country and people worshiped it in return. They believed it was sacred and believed that the good Hapi was the god of the Nile. In order to keep a god surplus, trade, or income off of the river, festivals and prayers, and temples were built in his honor to keep him happy and to keep the river plentiful. The Nile had a mojor effect on many of the key components that made the people of Egypt strong warriors, emperors, conquerors and other positions of power. The Nile has shaped the way we determine ancient Egypt and continues to shape the countries wealth today. It plays a major part in both the history and the present day part of Egypt.