A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Domestication of wheat in Mesopotamia and rice in India and China laid the foundation for the Neolithic revolution in Europe and Asia. The domestication of maize played a key role in shaping the cultural development of later American civilizations.
Maize - a reliable and productive staple crop - supported population growth, encouraged permanent settlements, and subsequently, enabled the rise of complex societies.
Now, it is the most widely produced crop in the world.
Its cultivation influenced social structures, religious practices, trade networks, and technological innovations across regions, making it a foundational element in the evolution of American cultures.
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