Explain how the growth of cities affected agriculture in mesopotamian society.

One of the most important achievements of Mesopotamian culture was that of creating a reliable and systematic agricultural process that allowed them to sustain a large population. However, the development of agriculture was also affected by the growth of cities.

As cities grew, these societies needed to find ways in which more people could be fed. This led to the development of agricultural practices that made farming in the region more sustainable. Moreover, the growth of cities meant that societies needed to be organized in more complex ways. As stratification took place, a social hierarchy developed. This meant that farmers became a specialized group, which also contributed to making them more knowledgeable and productive.

a.   it resulted in widespread unemployment.

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