Unit 1 History of Agriculture Test 6th Period

What was the main reason farmers practiced crop rotation in ancient times?

• To prevent soil erosion

• To maintain healthy soil

• To increase water storage

• To reduce plant diseases

Which tree was essential for ancient China's silk industry?

• Bamboo tree

• Pine tree

• Mulberry tree

• Oak tree

How did ancient farmers in the Indus Valley manage their water resources?

• Through terrace farming

• Using grid-based irrigation systems

• With floating gardens

• By slash-and-burn methods

What important change came from domesticating plants and animals?

• People moved around more

• Trade became less important

• Food became more reliable

• Population decreased

What farming method was the milpa system in ancient Mesoamerica?

• A way to build farm terraces

• A method to tame animals

• A type of rotating farm plots

• An irrigation technique

Which grains did ancient Egyptian farmers mainly grow?

• Rice and corn

• Cotton and peas

• Wheat and barley

• Potatoes and beans

What farming tools made ancient Chinese agriculture advanced?

• Terraces and canals

• Dikes and water tanks

What special farming method did ancient Chinese develop for growing rice?

• Slash-and-burn farming

• Wet rice farming

• Dry field farming

• Terrace farming

Which animals were commonly raised by Indus Valley farmers?

• Lions and tigers

• Cattle and buffalo

• Horses and camels

• Sheep and pigs

What major change happened when farming methods improved?

• People started trading less

• Communities became permanent

• Food production went down

• People traveled more often