Answer to Question 1
True
Answer to Question 2
Answers will vary but should discuss the following:
The Sahara Desertlimits development because of lack of rain and intense heat during the day.
The Mediterranean Sea promotes trading via ships and also moderates temperatures near the coast, which makes farming feasible in the coastal areas.
The Nile Riverruns through Egypt, bringing a continuous supply of water, even in the Sahara Desert.