Multiple choice Agriculture originated about 17,000 - 23,000 years ago 27,000 - 33,000 years ago 7,000 - 13,000 years ago 700 - 1,300 years ago Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Scientific consensus places the origin of agriculture in the Neolithic period, approximately 10,000 years ago, which falls within the 7,000 to 13,000 years ago range.