Republic of the Philippines

BULACAN AGRICULTURAL STATE COLLEGE

Institute of Management
Pinaod, San Ildefonso, Bulacan, Philippines 3010

Quiz No.1

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History of Extension

Learning Objectives: at the end of this lesson the student will be able to:

1. Learn Extension History:

Understand how agricultural extension started and evolved over time.
2. Explore Its Impact:
Discover why agricultural extension is important for farming and rural
communities.
3. Examine Government Role:
Explore how government policies influenced the growth of agricultural
extension.

A. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Encircle the Letter of the correct answer.

1. When did the term "EXTENSION" originate in England?

a. 1840s
b. 1850s
c. 1867
d. 1872

2. Who is often referred to as the "Father of University Extension"?

a. James Stuart
b. Abraham Lincoln
c. Manuel L. Quezon
d. Ramon Magsaysay

3. What was the purpose of the Royal Agricultural Improvement Society (RAIS) founded in Britain in
1841?
a. To promote home economics
b. To educate farmers in large encomiendas
c. To establish land-grant universities
d. To improve agriculture in Britain

4. Which act established Land-Grant Colleges and Universities in the United States?
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BULACAN AGRICULTURAL STATE COLLEGE
Institute of Management
Pinaod, San Ildefonso, Bulacan, Philippines 3010

a. Morill Act of 1862

b. Smith-Lever Act of 1914
c. Morill Act of 1890
d. Farmers Institute Act of 1850

5. In what year was the Cooperative Extension Service established in the United States?
a. 1867
b. 1876
c. 1890
d. 1914

6. What event in Europe in 1845 caused significant agricultural problems, especially in Ireland?
a. Outbreak of potato blight
b. Establishment of RAIS
c. Creation of land-grant universities
d. Introduction of modelo farms

7. What did the Smith-Lever Act of 1914 establish in the United States?
a. Cooperative Extension Service
b. Farmers Institute Movement
c. Land-Grant Colleges
d. Agricultural experiment stations

8. Who initiated the modelo farms in the Philippines during the Spanish regime?
a. American missionaries
b. Spanish missionaires
c. Filipino farmers
d. The Royal Agricultural Improvement Society

9. Which president introduced the "Filipino First Policy" to promote Filipino-made products?
a. Carlos P. Garcia
b. Diosdado Macapagal
c. Ferdinand Marcos
d. Gloria M. Arroyo

10. What does CARP stand for in Philippine agricultural history?

a. Cooperative Agriculture Reform Program
b. Comprehensive Agricultural Reform Program
c. Cooperative Agricultural Revival Program
d. Comprehensive Agricultural Restructuring Program

B. Essay. Discuss the following: Please elaborate your answers. (10 points each)
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BULACAN AGRICULTURAL STATE COLLEGE
Institute of Management
Pinaod, San Ildefonso, Bulacan, Philippines 3010

1. Describe the historical significance of the Morill Act of 1862 in the context of agricultural
extension and education in the United States.

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2. Explain the evolution of agricultural extension services in the Philippines from the Spanish
regime to the present day, highlighting key developments and changes in organizational
structure.
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3. Discuss the major concerns addressed by the Agricultural and Fisheries Modernization Act
(AFMA) of 1997 in the Philippines and how it aimed to improve the agricultural sector in the
country.
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