Question

What were the results of development of early agriculture in Mesopotamia?

Answer 1

1. Improved food supply as more land was brought into use
2. Effective division of labour
3. Steady food supply led to population growth
4. Emergency of social classes based on measures of wealth and agricultural resources
5. Permanent settlements were established
6. Trade developed due to surplus
7. A system of government emerged due to settled life
8. Writing developed i.e. cuneiform
9. Religion developed
10. Standards of living improved.