Question

What came first? Describe the two hypotheses on the emergence of agriculture. Which one is supported by the archaeological evidence?

Answer 1

ANSWER :-

1. For the first question, which is not clear, the answer should be domestication of animals which according to evidence is an indicative of being evolved first followed by the need to shift to agriculture in order to match up with the increasing needs and food shortage.
2. There are two hypothesis related to the emergence of agriculture. The first hypothesis proposed in the form of Vavilovian concept put forth the origin of plants on different areas and a major point includes the introduction of plants from a native area to a totally new area which indicates the importance of interaction of humans in order for the plant to survive the new and changing conditions.
3. The seconds hypothesis (Dump-Heap hypothesis) takes into consideration the concept of hybridization and intentional clearance of agricultural fields for production of crops. Taking into consideration the archaeological evidences which has a major support for this hypothesis, it was being stated that as foragers were in search of food and settlements, they visited new areas and tried to interfere with the crops already found in those areas by meddling with them (cross-pollination) in order to produce new species and this is supported by the example of corn which was supposed to have been modified from grass.

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