Which of the Following Persian Innovations Was Most Closely Linked

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following Persian innovations was most closely linked to improving agricultural production?

• A) A canal linking the Red Sea to the Nile River
• B) Satraps directly oversaw grain production.
• C) Qanats increased the water supply for irrigation.
• D) Harnesses for water buffalo allowed new plowing techniques.

---

Definitions:

Human Capital

The skills, knowledge, and experience possessed by an individual or population, viewed in terms of their value or cost to an organization or country.

Physical Capital

Tangible assets such as buildings, machinery, and equipment used in the production of goods and services.

Productivity

The efficiency with which input resources are converted into outputs, often measured as output per hour worked.

Foreign Economies

Economies outside of a reference country or the global network of national economies interacting through international trade.