In the ancient World, water wast the main reource tool used. The water used consisisted of the Euphrates River, Tigris River, Nile River, and etc. As rulers gained power, they made it a priority to also gain control over the water re. The water was used for farming irrigation and trade. They grew crops such as wheat's, grains, figs, vegetables, pomegranates, melons and flax, which was used to make lemon. However, grain was the most important crop. Grain was used to make bread, beer and even porrige. They water was alson great resource for war and art/history. Int he Ancient World, rulers mad it a priority to gain control over seas, oceans, and rivers. This variety of water allowed rulers to trade goods, trade ideas, and gain mor advantage.