The use of simple horticulture allowed the
A) establishment of permanent settlements
B) invention of the wheel
C) penetration of arctic and desert environments
D) rise of the great world empires

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Simple horticulture, such as the domestication of plants and the use of irrigation systems, allowed for a more reliable food source which in turn allowed for the establishment of permanent settlements. This laid the foundation for the development of civilization and the rise of empires, making option D partially correct. However, neither B nor C are directly related to the use of simple horticulture.

The Use of Simple Horticulture Allowed the