Question

what were the eastern, western, and northern boundaries of egypt?
the eastern desert, the western desert, the mediterranean sea.

1. given the geography of this area, do you think egypt was vulnerable to invaders? explain your thinking. they had protection from foreign invaders from their surroundings.
2. what do you notice about population distribution and settlement location in ancient egypt? list three reasons for this.

Explanation:

For question 4: Ancient Egypt's geography (Eastern Desert, Western Desert, Mediterranean Sea) acted as natural barriers. Deserts are hard to traverse for large invading forces, and the sea also limits access, so these features reduced vulnerability to invaders.
For question 5: Population and settlements in Ancient Egypt were concentrated along the Nile River. Reasons: 1. Nile provided water for drinking and irrigation (agriculture, like growing crops). 2. Nile's annual flooding deposited fertile silt for farming. 3. The river was a transportation route for trade and movement, making living near it practical.

Answer:

1. Egypt was not very vulnerable to invaders. The Eastern Desert, Western Desert, and Mediterranean Sea were natural barriers. Deserts made it difficult for large - scale invasions, and the sea limited access from the north, so these geographical features offered protection from foreign invaders.
2. Population distribution and settlement location in Ancient Egypt were concentrated along the Nile River.

Reason 1: The Nile River provided a reliable source of fresh water for drinking.
Reason 2: The annual flooding of the Nile deposited fertile silt, which was ideal for agriculture, so people settled there to farm.
Reason 3: The Nile River served as a transportation route, facilitating trade and movement of people and goods, so settlements were established along it for economic and logistical reasons.