5 Questions
When did nascent farmers begin planting grains?
105,000 years ago
What percentage of the world's farmland is operated by the largest one percent of farms?
70%
How much of the world's food do small farms produce?
About a third
When were sheep, goats, pigs, and cattle domesticated?
Around 10,000 years ago
In which century did industrial agriculture based on large-scale monocultures come to dominate agricultural output?
Twentieth century
Test your knowledge of the history and significance of agriculture with this quiz. Explore the development of crop and livestock production, aquaculture, and forestry, and learn about the role of agriculture in the rise of sedentary human civilization. Dig into the origins of farming and its impact on the development of cities.
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