How did the Nile River affect ancient Egypt’s development? Choose all answers that are correct. Responses People settled along the river for access to water. People settled along the river for access to water. The fertile delta soil produced enough crops to support the growth of a large civilization. The fertile delta soil produced enough crops to support the growth of a large civilization. Because the Nile River is the only large waterway in Africa, most Africans settled there. Because the Nile River is the only large waterway in Africa, most Africans settled there. Flooding delayed development until dams made it safe for people to live along the river.