In what major ways did the development of agriculture differ between the Old World and the New World? Your answer should consider both plants and animals


Ans:
Old world-Mesopotamia,Egypt,Indus, Northern China Agriculture starts with Millet.
Rice comes early! But it takes a LONG time to take off. Agricultural Practices here are more PLANT focused and have to deal with the big issue of CORN

new world-Lowland Mesoamerica
Highland Mexico
Peru
more unique foods, ex: ( Pepper, Tomato, Pumpkin, Pineapple, Papaya)

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