Jane Zhang The Ancient Egypt The ancient Egyptians enjoyed many natural barriers. To the west is the Sahara, the hottest desert in the world. To the east is the Eastern Desert. To the far south, the Nile's dangerous cataracts blocked their enemies. And in the north, the delta marshes offered no harbors for the invaders.
<span>The Egyptians were not completely closed to the outside world. The Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea allowed them to trade with others. Geography The Nile River is about 4,160 miles in length and is the longest river in the world. </span>
<span>The ancient Egyptians settled along the Nile River and created the Nile River Valley.</span>
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Answer:
A. Overland trade routes to Asia were controlled by the Ottoman Empire at that time.
Explanation:
During the 14th Century Ottomans started gaining control over the vast area that included Middle and Near East, Asia Minor, part of Balkan Peninsula. When they took Constantinople in 1453 they dominated the whole Mediterranean. The trade routes were in their control and it was not safe for merchants to pass through that area. That is why the Europeans started searching for a new sea route.
