Description
Defend or Refute one of the following statements:
1) Sacred texts (like the Bible, the Vedas, etc.) are completely useless as sources of historical documentation.
2) Any population of humans that began farming was destined to create a successful empire. (Hint: This essay should also discuss how such a population would progress from basic agriculture to empire).
3) The sciences of genetics, linguistics, geology, and biology provide a complete and incontrovertible picture of humanity’s pre-literate past. (Hint: This essay should specify what information, or at least what type of information, each of these sciences does illuminate, as well as with what types of information they are less helpful).
Explanation & Answer
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Running head: AGRICULTURE
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Agriculture
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Institution
AGRICULTURE
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Agriculture
Introduction
The strength of an empire in the ancient times directly correlated to Agriculture in every
aspect. Farming was a prerequisite for the might of military, political and economic prosperity.
In fact, a number of mighty ancient empires had their foundation based on successful farming;
and even the leaders of these empires would emphasize on agriculture for a healthy and strong
military as well as the well being of the subjects. Farming would generate enough revenue that
would finance the activities of the army and provide plenty food to the army and the entire
populace.
Agriculture to a greater extent was at the core of every successful empire, and without
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