Where were legumes originally domesticated?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the origin of legume domestication. Legumes, like beans and lentils, were cultivated in various parts of the world. The question requires knowledge of agricultural history and the geographical origins of specific crops to determine the correct multiple choice selection.
Answer
Legumes were first domesticated in the Fertile Crescent and Middle East.
Legumes were originally domesticated in the Fertile Crescent and Middle East around 9500 years ago. Lentils may be the first domesticated legume.
Answer for screen readers
Legumes were originally domesticated in the Fertile Crescent and Middle East around 9500 years ago. Lentils may be the first domesticated legume.
More Information
The Fertile Crescent is a region in the Middle East that includes parts of modern-day Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, Israel, Jordan, and Egypt. It is known as the "Cradle of Civilization" because it was one of the first places where humans began to domesticate plants and animals.
Tips
A common mistake is to assume that all legumes were domesticated in the same region. While the Fertile Crescent is the origin for many, other regions like the Americas also saw independent domestication of different bean species.
Sources
- The earliest legumes were domesticated in the Fertile Crescent and Middle East - sci.muni.cz
- Domestication of Pulses in the Old World: Legumes were ... - PubMed - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- [PDF] The Legumes: The Earliest Domesticated Plants in the Near East? - dash.lib.harvard.edu
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