The Role of Beekeeping in Ancient Agriculture - Exam
- 1. What is the primary product harvested from beekeeping in ancient agriculture?
A) Waxes
B) Pollen
C) Propolis
D) Honey
- 2. Which ancient civilization is known for its early beekeeping practices?
A) Ancient Egyptians
B) Ancient Greeks
C) Mesopotamians
D) Roman Empire
- 3. What was a common use of beeswax in ancient cultures?
A) Soap
B) Cosmetics
C) Candles
D) Food preservation
- 4. In addition to honey, what else did the ancient Egyptians derive from bees?
A) Beeswax
B) Bee venom
C) Royal jelly
D) Bees' knees
- 5. How did ancient Romans use honey in their diet?
A) As a sweetener
B) As a vitamin supplement
C) As a meat tenderizer
D) As an alcoholic beverage
- 6. What type of bees were primarily kept in ancient hives?
A) Bumblebees
B) Solitary bees
C) Carpenter bees
D) Honey bees
- 7. Which Greek philosopher wrote about the importance of bees?
A) Plato
B) Socrates
C) Hippocrates
D) Aristotle
- 8. What is the term for the process of bees pollinating plants?
A) Pollination
B) Fumigation
C) Fertilization
D) Germination
- 9. Why did ancient civilizations regard bees as sacred?
A) Icon of power
B) Symbol of fertility
C) Emblem of wealth
D) Sign of war
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