What factors contributed to consumerism

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

Which statement best summarizes how interpreted in very strict terms government have changed over time

Who was the last of the "good empire" a: commodus c: marcus aurelius b: trajan d: julius caesar