The map shows some geographic features of ancient Egypt. A map titled Ancient Egypt. It has a scale from 0 to 100 kilometers and 0 to 60 miles. The Mediterranean Sea is at the top of the map. The Nile River flows north through Kush, Upper Egypt, and Lower Egypt. The Nile River Delta is in Lower Egypt next to the Mediterranean Sea. The Red Sea begins south of the Mediterranean Sea. What does the map demonstrate about the importance of the Nile River to trade in ancient Egypt? The Nile River allowed ancient Egyptians to export mud bricks across the region. The Nile River gave ancient Egyptians access to trade opportunities in the Red Sea. The Nile River allowed the ancient Egyptians to provide for their needs without trade. The Nile River gave ancient Egyptians access to trade opportunities in the Mediterranean Sea.