What was the first agriculture practice to be practiced on a large scale?
Q: What was the first agriculture practice to be practiced on a large scale?
A: Ancient Egyptian agriculture was probably the first to be practiced on a large scale.
Q: What were some of the staple food crops grown by the ancient Egyptians?
A: The ancient Egyptians grew grains such as emmer (a variety of wheat) and barley.
Q: When was the earliest evidence of irrigation in the Nile area found?
A: The earliest evidence of irrigation in the Nile area is about 3100 BC.
Q: What other crops did the ancient Egyptians grow besides grains?
A: The ancient Egyptians also grew flax for clothing and oil. Orchards and vegetable gardens were also common.
Q: What was the basis of the ancient Egyptian economy?
A: Agriculture was the basis of the ancient Egyptian economy.
Q: What did agriculture provide for the people of ancient Egypt?
A: Agriculture gave work and food for the people of ancient Egypt.
Q: What was Egypt's role in the ancient world's food supply?
A: Egypt was the breadbasket (main provider of food) for much of the ancient world.
