Name: ______
FFA History Test
Section 1: Matching: Match the correct definition to the term listed below
1. ___ Year FFA began
2. ___ Year that the Alumni Association was formed
3. ___ Year that the organization changed its name from Future Farmers of America to National FFA Org.
4. ___ Year that the American Royal invited students to participate in a livestock judging contest
5. ___ Year that the Smith-Hughes Act passed
6. ___ Year that women were allowed to join FFA
7. ___ Year that the African American group NFA merged with FFA
8. ___ Twelve words that guide FFA members
9. ___ A basic statement of beliefs that serves as a common bond between new members
10. ___ Serves as a road map to guide an FFA chapter toward its annual goals
Matching Options for Questions 1-10
a. FFA Motto c. 1928 e. 1969 g. 1988 i. 1965
b. 1926 d. FFA Creed f. 1971 h. Program of Activities j. 1917
Section 2: Multiple Choice: Circle the letter of the correct answer
11. What was the name of the first national advisor?
a. Leslie Applegate
b. Henry Groseclose
c. C.H. Lane
d. E.M. Tiffany
12. What was the name of the first national president?
a. Leslie Applegate
b. Henry Groseclose
c. C.H. Lane
d. Carlton Patton
13. What was the name of the first STAR Farmer?
a. Leslie Applegate
b. Henry Groseclose
c. C.H. Lane
d. Carlton Patton
14. What was the name of the “father of FFA”?
a. Leslie Applegate
b. Henry Groseclose
c. C.H. Lane
d. E.M. Tiffany
15. Who wrote the FFA Creed?
a. Leslie Applegate
b. Henry Groseclose
c. C.H. Lane
d. E.M. Tiffany
16. How much were the first national dues?
a. $1.00
b. $0.10
c. $0.01
d. $10.00
17. What city was the first National FFA Convention held?
a. Louisville, Kentucky
b. Kansas City, MO
c. Indianapolis, IN
d. Omaha, NE
18. How long was National FFA Convention held in that city?
a. 70 years
b. 50 years
c. 25 years
d. 90 years
19. How many states were represented at the first National FFA Convention?
a. 24
b. 16
c. 33
d. 42
20. Where was the first STAR Farmer from?
a. Missouri
b. Idaho
c. Rhode Island
d. Arkansas
Section 3: Fill in the Blank:
21. The National FFA colors are ______and ______.
22. The Smith-Hughes act started ______.
23. The three levels that students can compete on are: ______, ______& ______.
24. The FFA Creed was adopted at the ______National FFA Convention.
25. The type of membership that is for students in high school is ______.
26. The type of membership for students in a two or four year post-secondary school is ______.
27. The type of membership for people in the community that have graduated is ______.
28. The type of membership for individuals that provide outstanding service to FFA is ______.
Section 4: Short Answer
29. List and explain the six symbols of the FFA emblem. (12 pts – 1 for symbol, 1 for explanation)
30. Write the FFA motto (12 pts – 1 per word)
Extra Credit:
1. What was the last state to have an FFA chapter?
2. What types of membership has Mrs. Ellis had?
3. How did the farmer meet his wife? J