Why do Egyptians call the Nile River the giver and taker of life?

Answer 1

It's Called This Because Egypt Is Basically Desert Also , The Nile Is The Only Clean Healthy Source Of Water And If The Nile Was To Get Salty For Any Reason(s) Egyptians Would Die Because The Lack Of Water To Drink

Answer 2

The Egyptians called the Nile River the giver and taker of life because when the Nile River would flood it would destroy crops and many lives were lost. They called it the giver of life because it provided food, water, and it developed the Egyptians knowledge. It also created grass to grow crops and many foods.

Answer 3

Because it represents life itself to the people of Egypt, ancient and modern, and for thousands of years it has made life possible for people and animals. Without it there would only be desert and, for example, no Egypt as we know it.

Answer 4

Giver of life because the flood waters provide nutrients and moisture to the soil

Taker of life because the floods when too high or at the wrong time of year could destroy the crops. If it gets too low, then it won't give enough water to plants. Luckily, they used extra food that was stored to survive.

Answer 5

The River Nile irrigated the surrounding land so food could be grown. It also deposited fresh nutrients and sand and silt when in flood - so fertilizing the crop growing areas. Flooding if higher than usual could also destroy villages and homes, and drown people and animals.

Answer 6

the Nile is the gift of life for Egypt because in the older times the Nile used to flood during the monsoon season and provide water for the crops. If looked from a plane in the sky Egypt is a thin stretch of green along the Nile. This is because the Nile flooded, transffering minerals and fertile silt along its bank, which made the area suitable for agriculture as well as provision of freshwater

Answer 7

the Nile river took life because the floods took away life's and lands.

Answer 8

because the nile river was a major access to water for farming and drinking water.