Question

the nile river in northwest africa is the longest river in the world. at 4,160 miles in length, it has helped support life in this dry desert region for centuries. it also made possible the growth of one of the most important civilizations in ancient history. the ancient egyptians depended on the nile for food, transportation, building supplies, and protection. until modern times, the nile river would flood its banks at about the same time every year. this covered the banks with fertile, black soil. the main crops planted by the ancient egyptians were wheat, flax, and papyrus. wheat was harvested and used to make bread. flax was made into linen cloth and used to make clothing. papyrus, a tall water plant, was used to make paper, baskets, rope, sandals, and boats. the ancient egyptians were also skilled fishermen. the nile river provided the ancient egyptians with a way to transport people and goods. the river also provided plenty of mud with which to make bricks that the ancient egyptians used to build their homes and public buildings. at its widest point, the nile river is over four miles wide. the river provided protection from invading armies that might threaten the ancient egyptians. if armies tried to cross it, they would 6 which sentence from the passage best supports the idea that without the nile river ancient egypt would not have had agriculture? a. until modern times, the nile river would flood its banks at about the same time every year. b. although its uses have changed, the nile river is still an important resource for the people of a modern egypt. c. at 4,160 miles in length, it has helped support life in this dry desert region for centuries. d. the nile river provided the ancient egyptians with a way to transport people and goods.

Explanation:

Para determinar cuál oración no apoya la idea de que sin el Nilo, el antiguo Egipto no habría tenido agricultura, analizamos cada opción:

• Opción A: Habla de la inundación del Nilo que fertilizaba la tierra, lo que es esencial para la agricultura.
• Opción B: Se refiere al Nilo como recurso para el Egipto moderno, no al antiguo y no a la agricultura en específico.
• Opción C: Indica que el Nilo apoyó la vida en la región árida, lo que incluye la agricultura.
• Opción D: Menciona que el Nilo proporcionó medio de transporte, pero la agricultura se basa en la fertilización por inundación, y esta opción no desestima su importancia para la agricultura.

La opción B no se centra en la agricultura del antiguo Egipto, sino en el Egipto moderno, por lo que no apoya la idea sobre la agricultura del antiguo Egipto sin el Nilo.

Answer:

B. Although its uses have changed, the Nile River is still an important resource for the people of a modern Egypt.