Question

The important event in the early history of agriculture started in 4400 BC:
A. Domestication of sheep
B. Wheat and Barley cultivation
C. Maize cultivation
D. Potato cultivation
E. Rice cultivation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. C only
• B. A & B only
• C. C & D only
• D. A & E only

Hint:

History of agriculture:
- Fertile Crescent: Wheat, barley, sheep, goats (8000-4000 BC).
- Mesoamerica: Maize (5000 BC).
- China: Rice (5000 BC).
- South America: Potato (3000 BC).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
This question tests knowledge of the history of agriculture and domestication.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Around 4400 BC, important agricultural events included:
- Domestication of sheep (A) in the Fertile Crescent.
- Wheat and barley cultivation (B) in the Middle East.
Maize cultivation (C) began in Mesoamerica around 5000-6000 BC.
Potato cultivation (D) began in South America around 3000 BC.
Rice cultivation (E) began in China around 5000-6000 BC.
Thus, the events associated with 4400 BC are A and B.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Thus, the important events are domestication of sheep and wheat/barley cultivation, which corresponds to option (B).
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