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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Pulled by domesticated oxen, ____ broke through the hard clay soil of Sumer to prepare it for planting.
A
plows
B
wheels
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In ancient Mesopotamian the plough was one of the most important tools of agriculture, it was used for cutting furrows in the soil, and especially to prepare for the planning of the seed in addition the plough was connected with a number of gods and symbols of gods.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sheep, goats, pigs and cattle had been domesticated early and were all common species in Mesopotamia. Meat, milk, wool and hides were all important products. Oxen were important draft animals. Animals were also sacrificed in religious cere-monies.

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