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Question 1

Which civilization is credited with the beginning of agriculture around 10,000 BCE?

Answer 1

Early Fertile Crescent societies

Question 2

What was the Neolithic Revolution primarily known for?

Answer 2

The shift from hunter-gatherer societies to settled farming communities

Question 3

Which early agricultural society is known for introducing irrigation and plow agriculture?

Answer 3

Sumerians

Question 4

What was one of the major agricultural advancements during the Roman Empire?

Answer 4

Introduction of the iron plow

Question 5

Which period is associated with significant agricultural innovations in Han China?

Answer 5

1,000 BCE – 500 CE

Question 6

Who is known as the “Father of the Green Revolution”?

Answer 6

Norman Borlaug

Question 7

What did the Islamic Agricultural Revolution introduce to Europe and Asia?

Answer 7

Advanced irrigation techniques and new crops such as rice and sugarcane

Question 8

What was a key feature of medieval European agriculture?

Answer 8

The development of the three-field crop rotation system

Question 9

Which event led to the exchange of crops, animals, and diseases between the Old and New Worlds?

Answer 9

The Columbian Exchange

Question 10

Who invented the seed drill, a significant agricultural advancement?

Answer 10

Jethro Tull

Question 11

What was the primary goal of the Agricultural Revolution in Britain?

Answer 11

To increase agricultural productivity and efficiency

Question 12

Which technology was NOT part of the Industrialization of Agriculture in the 19th and early 20th centuries?

Answer 12

Row cultivation

Question 13

What is one of the key features of modern agriculture?

Answer 13

Use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)

Question 14

Which organization is known for promoting sustainable agricultural practices globally?

Answer 14

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Question 15

What was the impact of the Green Revolution on global agriculture?

Answer 15

Increase in food production through high-yielding crop varieties and advanced techniques

Question 16

Who were the key figures in the early development of modern mechanized agriculture?

Answer 16

John Deere and Cyrus McCormick

Question 17

What significant change occurred during the Medieval European agriculture period?

Answer 17

Adoption of the three-field rotation system

Question 18

Which crops were introduced to Europe through the Columbian Exchange?

Answer 18

Potatoes and maize

Question 19

What was a major agricultural advancement of the Islamic Agricultural Revolution?

Answer 19

The development of advanced irrigation techniques

Question 20

Which technological innovation was a key feature of the Agricultural Revolution in Britain?

Answer 20

The introduction of the mechanical reaper

Question 21

What was a primary crop cultivated by indigenous Filipinos before Spanish colonization?

Answer 21

Rice

Question 22

Which colonial power introduced cash crops such as sugarcane and tobacco to the Philippines?
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Answer 22

Spanish

Question 23

What was the purpose of the encomienda system established by the Spanish in the Philippines?
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Answer 23

To collect tribute and provide protection

Question 24

Which American reform aimed to encourage private land ownership among Filipinos?
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Answer 24

Public Land Act of 1902

Question 25

What significant agricultural institution was established in 1909 during the American period? *

Answer 25

University of the Philippines College of Agriculture

Question 26

Which high-yielding rice variety, developed in the 1960s, was known as "Miracle Rice"?

Answer 26

IR8

Question 27

What major agrarian reform program was initiated in 1988 under Republic Act No. 6657?

Answer 27

Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP)

Question 28

Who was the first director of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)?

Answer 28

Dr. Robert Chandler

Question 29

Which decree, issued during Martial Law, aimed to provide rice and corn lands to tenant farmers?

Answer 29

Presidential Decree No. 27

Question 30

Which of the following was NOT a major challenge faced by the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP)?

Answer 30

Excessive funding

Question 31

What is the focus of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) under the Rice Tariffication Law (RA 11203)?

Answer 31

Enhancing rice production competitiveness

Question 32

Which Filipino agricultural figure emphasized "New Thinking for Agriculture" in recent years?

Answer 32

Secretary William Dar

Question 33

What was one of the primary crops introduced by the Spanish colonizers to the Philippines?

Answer 33

Coffee

Question 34

What is the primary purpose of the Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines?

Answer 34

To enhance food security and modernize agriculture

Question 35

Which agricultural reform law aimed to protect tenant farmers' rights in the 1950s?

Answer 35

Agricultural Tenancy Act of 1954

Question 36

What is one major challenge facing Philippine agriculture today?

Answer 36

Aging farmer population

Question 37

During which period was the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) founded?

Answer 37

Post-War Period

Question 38

What was a major focus of the Green Revolution in the Philippines?

Answer 38

Increasing high-yielding rice varieties

Question 39

What organization was established to oversee agrarian reform programs during Martial Law?

Answer 39

Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR)

Question 40

Which term refers to the agricultural practice of clearing land by burning vegetation?

Answer 40

Slash-and-burn (Kaingin)

Question 41

What is the fundamental characteristic of capitalism?

Answer 41

Private ownership of the means of production

Question 42

Which economic system relies on decentralized, competitive, and voluntary decisions for economic planning?

Answer 42

Capitalism

Question 43

What is the essential feature that drives capitalism?

Answer 43

The motive to make a profit

Question 44

What is the primary advantage of capitalism in resource allocation?

Answer 44

Efficient allocation of capital resources

Question 45

Which system is characterized by the state ownership and management of the vital means of production?

Answer 45

Socialism

Question 46

What is one of the cons associated with capitalism?

Answer 46

Incentives for corruption

Question 47

Who primarily benefits from capitalism?

Answer 47

Investors

Question 48

Which economic system is known for creating social inequalities and wealth disparities?

Answer 48

Capitalism

Question 49

What drives innovation in a capitalist system?

Answer 49

Competition

Question 50

What distinguishes capitalism from free enterprise?

Answer 50

Ownership of production factors

Question 51

Agriculture as an industry primarily focuses on:

Answer 51

Commercial-scale production and distribution

Question 52

The primary importance of agriculture to the Philippine economy is:

Answer 52

Food security and livelihoods

Question 53

Which of the following is NOT a key sector of Philippine agriculture:

Answer 53

Manufacturing

Question 54

A major challenge faced by the Philippine agricultural industry is:

Answer 54

Natural disasters

Question 55

Agricultural science involves the study of:

Answer 55

Economic, social, and environmental factors

Question 56

Biotechnology in agriculture is used for:

Answer 56

Developing genetically modified organisms (GMOs)

Question 57

Precision agriculture utilizes:

Answer 57

GPS, sensors, and data analysis

Question 58

Agricultural research and development is conducted by:

Answer 58

Government institutions, universities, and private sector

Question 59

Agriculture as a profession encompasses roles such as:

Answer 59

Scientists, engineers, and marketers

Question 60

The primary goal of agricultural education is to:

Answer 60

Prepare individuals for careers in agriculture

Question 61

Agricultural extension workers primarily focus on:

Answer 61

Educating farmers on new techniques

Question 62

The Philippine Society for Agricultural Science (PSAS) is a professional organization for:

Answer 62

Agricultural scientists and researchers

Question 63

Sustainable farming practices aim to:

Answer 63

Conserve natural resources

Question 64

Climate change poses a significant threat to agriculture because of:

Answer 64

Reduced crop yields and livestock productivity

Question 65

The future of Philippine agriculture depends on:

Answer 65

Investing in research and development