The theory that government originates when people come together and give power to the government in exchange for government protecting people's natural rights is known as
a. divine right theory
b. force theory
c. social contract theory
d. evolution theory

Read the excerpt from the history of herodotus, book 2. egypt . . is an acquired country, the gift of the river. this quotation from herodotus, a greek who traveled in egypt, is about how the nile river enabled ancient egyptian civilization to develop and succeed. what specifically was the river’s gift? fertile soil fishing stocks defensive capabilities drinking water