The Egyptians had to cope with river Nile, although they were more dependable and gentle than those of the Tigris and Euphrates.
Explanation:
Even though the Egyptians were more relied on the Tigris and the Euphrates which were a major source of water for them because of which they could earn their livelihood and they could engage in the activity of farming. But still they had to cope with the floods of the river Nile because the flooding of the river Nile was quite often and regular with which the people of Egypt had to deal.