5 Questions
Which animal was the first to be domesticated?
Dog
When were horses first domesticated as working animals?
Around 5,500 years ago
Where was rice first cultivated?
China
When did the domestication of plants begin?
Around 13,000–11,000 years ago
Which animal was domesticated in East Asia seemingly for cockfighting?
Chicken
Study Notes
Early Domestication
- The dog was the first animal to be domesticated.
- Horses were first domesticated as working animals around 4500-3500 BCE.
Early Agriculture
- Rice was first cultivated in China around 8000 BCE.
Plant Domestication
- The domestication of plants began around 10,000-12,000 years ago.
Animal Domestication in East Asia
- The red junglefowl was domesticated in East Asia seemingly for cockfighting.
Test your knowledge of the history and process of animal domestication with this quiz. From the first domesticated animal to the methods and impact of domestication, see how much you know about this crucial aspect of human civilization.
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