How did the Sumerians increase food production? Select all that apply.

A.

They brought in rich soil from beyond Mesopotamia.

B.

They imported new types of crops from Europe.

C.

They irrigated dry land to expand their farmlands.

D.

They used oxen-drawn plows and seed funnels to plant crops more quickly and easily.

E.

They relied solely on slave labor to increase food production

C. They irrigated dry land to expand their farmlands.

Explanation:

The Sumerians were the earliest civilization known that was located in Mesopotamia. To increase food production the Sumerians had to create a system to irrigate the soil so they did not need to depend on natural rain for their water supply. To do so, the Sumerians excavated canals along the water courses and dug smaller feeder channels.

The answer is letter A.