How did the Nile affect ancient Egypt's development? A. Flooding delayed development until dams made it safe for people to live along the river.

B. Because the Nile River is the only large waterway in Africa, most Africans settled there.

C. The fertile delta soil produced enough crops to support the growth of a large civilization.

D. People could not survive along the Nile River due to aggressive hippopotamuses and crocodiles.