WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Ancient Egyptians settled themselves on the narrow strip of alluvial soil along both banks of the Nile. This came about for two reasons: excellent agricultural soil in the thin fertile zone next to the river. Beyond this was barren land and rugged cliffs, followed by arid desert.

Detailed explanation-2: -In the ancient Egyptian language, the Nile is called Ḥ’pī (Hapy) or Iteru, meaning “river".

Detailed explanation-3: -The Egyptians settled along the Nile River, in the northeast corner of Africa. Their civilization lasted from around 3100 B.C.E. to 350 C.E. The Kushites settled to the south of Egypt, along the southern part of the Nile River.