One of the most important breakthroughs which ushered in agriculture in Mesopotamia was
a. construction of canals to bring water to distant fields
b. the region's high annual rainfall.
c. the introduction of wheat crops.
d. large numbers of animals for fertilizer.
e. a highly motivated work force.
ANSWER:
a
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