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