1. In the experimental phase of New Zealand farming (1845-1882) what form of production was the key engine of the colonial export economy? Butter making Cheese making Wool production Meat production

2. In the 1870s, in the Taranaki region Chinese-born entrepreneur Chew Chong (Chau Tseung) discovered something that he purchased from pioneering farmers and that saved many of them from financial ruin. What was it? Furs Edible fungus Deer velvet Moa feathers

3. How many kilometres did William Hulke walk his Jersey cow, Jenny, in 1876 to introduce the breed to the Taranaki region? 250 km 22 km 110 km 2540 km

4. The wars between the Native Maori people and the European settlers were caused largely by disputes over land ownership. True False

5. The advent of what revolutionised New Zealand Farming in the 1880s? New animal breeds Refrigeration Skilled farmer immigrants Breaking up of large estates

6. What country were most products exported to? Britain USA Australia India

7. What animal pest caused serious problems for agriculture in the 1870s? Possums Weasels Rats Rabbits

8. The so called "second grasslands revolution" in the 1920s was brought about by what? Return of soldiers from World War I Increased product prices during World War I Cheap phosphate supplies from Nauru British scientists helping to increase productivity

9. What major factor caused a decrease in the overall farmed area in the 1930s? The Depression Outbreak of animal diseases Increase in fertiliser prices Too many men joined the armed forces

10. Bill Alexander converted a Valentine armoured tank to cut hedges made of Boxthorn bushes. True False