Why Did the Ancient Sumerians Switch from Growing Wheat to Barley

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why did the Ancient Sumerians switch from growing wheat to barley around 2500 B.C.?

• A) Wheat seed was consumed during a drought.
• B) Wheat is salt tolerant.
• C) Barley grows in different climates.
• D) Barley has a greater salt tolerance than wheat.
• E) Barley began growing without sowing.

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