WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ORIGINS OF CIVILIZATION PREHISTORY300 BC

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Why did people become farmers?
A
They were tired of running around chasing their food.
B
They discovered that planting seeds lead to food.
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -When the climate of the world was changing, people observed places where edible plants like seeds, plants, etc were found. They started growing their own plants. And thus, they become farmers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Around 12, 000 years ago, hunter-gatherers made an incredible discovery. They dug up the ground, scattered a few wild grains, and learned how to farm. Farming meant that early humans could control their sources of food by growing plants and raising animals.

Detailed explanation-3: -Perhaps they started protecting the plants from birds and animals so that they could grow and the seeds could ripen. In this way people became farmers.

Detailed explanation-4: -When early humans began farming, they were able to produce enough food that they no longer had to migrate to their food source. This meant they could build permanent structures, and develop villages, towns, and eventually even cities. Closely connected to the rise of settled societies was an increase in population.

Detailed explanation-5: -Crops are necessary for a variety of purposes. Example: grains, legumes, vegetables, fruit, and seeds. Crop production enhances the earnings of farmers. Rotational crop farming enhances the fertility of the soil.

Detailed explanation-6: -Our area was famous for its grain and vegetables. Each year Damjibhai kept aside some seeds from a good crop. This way our bajra family went on from one generation to another. Good seeds were stored in dried gourd (lauki) which was coated with mud.

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