When Did Humans Begin the Practice of Agriculture

Question

When did humans begin the practice of agriculture?
A) 400,000 years ago
B) 240,000 years ago
C) 11,000 years ago
D) 2,000 years ago

Accepted Answer

Agriculture is believed to have begun around 11,000 years ago, during the Neolithic Revolution, when humans began to settle down in one place and cultivate crops and raise animals for food. This led to the development of civilization and the rise of human societies. Choices A, B, and D are incorrect as they are too early or too recent for the origins of agriculture.