10 Questions
What are the components encompassed by agriculture?
Agriculture encompasses crop and livestock production, aquaculture, fisheries, and forestry for food and non-food products.
When did nascent farmers begin planting grains?
Nascent farmers only began planting grains around 11,500 years ago.
When did humans start gathering grains?
Humans started gathering grains at least 105,000 years ago.
When were sheep, goats, pigs, and cattle domesticated?
Sheep, goats, pigs, and cattle were domesticated around 10,000 years ago.
What is the percentage of agricultural land found on farms larger than what size?
Nearly 40 percent of agricultural land is found on farms larger than 50 hectares.
What was the key development in the rise of sedentary human civilization?
Agriculture
How long ago did nascent farmers begin planting grains?
around 11,500 years ago
In at least how many regions of the world were plants independently cultivated?
11
What percentage of the world's farmland do the largest one percent of farms operate?
more than 70 percent
What percentage of the world's food do small farms produce?
about a third
Test your knowledge of the history and evolution of agriculture with this quiz. Explore the development of farming, domestication of species, and the impact of agriculture on human civilization. From crop production to livestock farming, this quiz covers key milestones and advancements in agriculture.
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