Which of the following describes the 'Shadoof' used by ancient Egyptian farmers?
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Correct answer: A counterweighted lever for lifting irrigation water
The shadoof was a simple but effective tool consisting of a pole with a bucket on one end and a weight on the other. It allowed farmers to lift water from the Nile or irrigation canals into higher fields.
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