Cantaloupe Trivia Quiz
The cantaloupe has a lot of other names it is called. In South Africa, it is called Spanspek. It is also known as the sweet melon or the musk melon. It can be eaten as fresh fruit, salad, or a dessert. Have you had a taste of this fruit? What else do you know about this fruit? Try this quiz out.
- 1.
Which country was the name cantaloupe derived from?
- A.
Spain
- B.
Russia
- C.
France
- D.
USA
Correct Answer
C. France -
- 2.
Which of these bacteria is found on the surface of cantaloupe?
- A.
Worms
- B.
Fungi
- C.
Sponges
- D.
Salmonella
Correct Answer
D. Salmonella -
- 3.
Who brought cantaloupe to America on a voyage to the new world?
- A.
Charles givens
- B.
Christopher Columbus
- C.
Alexander the great
- D.
Lee khan
Correct Answer
B. Christopher Columbus -
- 4.
How many days does it take cantaloupe to develope?
- A.
10 days
- B.
90 days
- C.
50 days
- D.
60 days
Correct Answer
B. 90 days -
- 5.
What is cantaloupe also known as?
- A.
Muskmelon
- B.
Cherry
- C.
Loupe
- D.
Muskogee
Correct Answer
A. Muskmelon -
- 6.
Which of these country is most likely the origin of cantaloupe?
- A.
Armania
- B.
Italy
- C.
South Africa
- D.
China
Correct Answer
B. Italy -
- 7.
When was cantaloupe first introduced to Europe?
- A.
1885
- B.
1883
- C.
1890
- D.
1891
Correct Answer
C. 1890 -
- 8.
What is the shape of cantaloupe?
- A.
Oblong
- B.
Sqaure
- C.
Oval
- D.
Flat round
Correct Answer
A. Oblong -
- 9.
Which of these families does cantaloupe belong to?
- A.
Cucuribitaceae
- B.
Cariaca
- C.
Rosaceae
- D.
Mandoneae
Correct Answer
A. Cucuribitaceae -
- 10.
What is the scientific name for cantaloupe?
- A.
Carica Papaya
- B.
Culinary
- C.
Cucis Pupa
- D.
Cucumis Melo
Correct Answer
D. Cucumis Melo -
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