How well do you know your veggies? Test your knowledge and learn fascinating facts about vegetables from around the world in this fun and informative quiz!
1. Which vegetable is a significant source of lycopene, a carotenoid linked to lower cancer risk?
Broccoli
Tomato
Pepper
Carrot
2. Which root vegetable was introduced to Europe by Spanish conquistadors?
Beet
Radish
Potato
Turnip
3. What percentage of a potato's composition is water?
90%
75%
85%
80%
4. In which century did kale arrive in the United States?
19th century
18th century
17th century
16th century
5. Which nutrient is abundant in sweet potatoes, carrots, and spinach?
Calcium
Fibers
Carotenoids
Proteins
6. Where did carrots originate as a farmed food source?
Central Asia
South America
Australia
North Europe
7. Which common pest can consume an entire tomato plant in one day?
Beetle
Aphid
Horn worm
Whitefly
8. Which vegetable was introduced to Ireland by Sir Walter Raleigh?
Pepper
Corn
Tomato
Potato
9. Which color can bell peppers NOT be?
Green
Blue
Yellow
Red
10. In which part of the potato are nutrients most densely located?
Just below the skin
In the seeds
In the core
In the flesh
11. Which vegetable is known to sometimes be referred to as the 'apple of love'?
Eggplant
Cucumber
Pepper
Tomato
12. During which historical period was kale particularly notable in Europe?
Renaissance
Roman Empire
Industrial Revolution
Middle Ages
13. What health benefits do carrots provide due to their beta carotene content?
Healthy skin and eyes
Better digestion
Enhanced memory
Strong muscles
14. Which vegetable is consumed more than any other in the United States?
Potato
Tomato
Broccoli
Lettuce
15. Which food did Thomas Jefferson help to popularize in America?
