Trusted since 2008
LoginRegister
Study resources on Kenyaplex

Get ready-made curriculum aligned revision materials

Exam papers, notes, holiday assignments and topical questions – all aligned to the Kenyan curriculum.

Browse exam papers
Or go directly to:
Class notes Holiday assignments Topical questions Other resources

Give factors which led to the growth of the city of Cairo

Give factors which led to the growth of the city of Cairo.

Answers

Eric
1. It was centre for education and medicine like university of Cairo, America University and Azhar University.
2. The development of various industries in Cairo including food processing and construction attracted people to Cairo.
3. It’s a cultural centre being home to treasure preserved from the early Egyptian civilization and Islamic culture in their museum.
4. International trade between Egypt and other regions was disrupted during the two wars.
5. The Aswan high dam was opened in 1902 which enhanced food production through irrigation.
6. The Suez Canal was opened in 1869 and opened new trade route which encouraged the arrival of thousands of Europeans.
7. Transport services during the 19th century improved due to the construction of railway lines and roads.
8. Through Nile, the town attracted caravans which would pass through Cairo from north, west and central Africa.
9. Cairo has continued to expand along the river Nile to the north and the south, the Nile not only provides water, for domestic use, but as also a means of communication.
ericmunguti answered the question on September 21, 2018 at 06:04

Answer Attachments

Next: Give solutions to challenges facing third world industrial programmes

Previous: Give the social effects of growth of meroe as an early urban centre.

View more History and Government Questions and Answers  |  Return to Questions Index

Exams With Marking Schemes

Related Questions