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