History of Agriculture Quiz

What is the definition of agriculture?

• The process of gathering food from the environment

• The science of growing plants and animals for human use

• The art of hunting animals

• The study of wild plants

Which of the following is NOT a branch of agriculture?

• Astronomy

• Biotechnology

• Soil Scientist

• Agricultural Engineer

What era in agriculture's history involved the domestication of plants and animals?

• Post-colonial Agriculture

• Colonial Agriculture

• Pre-colonial Agriculture

• Industrial Agriculture

Which of the following is an example of a domesticated animal?

• Chicken

• Iguana

• Fish

• Wolf

What was the primary focus of the Green Revolution?

• Promoting organic farming

• Reducing the use of fertilizers

• Increasing agricultural production through technology

• Improving animal welfare

Which of the following best describes the Plantation Economy?

• A focus on local food production

• A method of sustainable agriculture

• A profitable business model based on forced labor

• A system of small family farms

What is the main reason why wild plants and animals are not considered part of agriculture?

• They are not useful to humans

• Humans do not cultivate or care for them

• They grow too slowly

• They are not found in farms

During which era did humans begin to tame animals?

• Plantation Economy

• Nomadic Herdsmen

• Green Revolution

• Hunter-gatherer

What is one of the objectives of studying agriculture?

• To memorize plant species

• To understand climate change

• To define the term 'Agriculture'

• To learn about animal rights

Which of the following is a key concept of agriculture?

• Humans ignoring plants

• Caring for plants and animals

• Growing plants without human intervention

• Focusing solely on animal husbandry