In this part of the selection, how does the author use the colours, black and red, to describe the land of the ancient Egyptians?
A The black land had less water, while the red land had more water.
B The black land was good for raising animals, while the red land was good for raising crops.
C The black land had no people, while the red land had too many people.
D The black land could support life, while the red land could not.
The correct answer is D: The black land could support life, while the red land could not.
Explanation: In the context of ancient Egypt, the “black land” (Kemet) refers to the fertile soil along the Nile River where agriculture thrived, while the “red land” (Deshret) refers to the barren desert that surrounded it, which could not support life or farming. This distinction highlights the importance of the fertile land for the civilization’s sustenance and growth.