Melon Trivia Quiz
A melon is known as any of various plants of the family of Cucurbitaceae which has a sweet and edible fleshy fruit. Melon refers to the plant and mostly the fruit. Botanically it is considered as a kind of Berry also known as a Pepo. How much do you know about this very popular fruit? Take our quiz and find out.
- 1.
Where is this fruit known to have originated from?
- A.
India
- B.
Greece
- C.
Northeastern Africa and middle East
- D.
Iraq
Correct Answer
C. Northeastern Africa and middle East -
- 2.
Who is known to have brought the melon to Europe?
- A.
Germanic tribes
- B.
The Celts
- C.
The Nuragic Civilization
- D.
The Turkic People
Correct Answer
C. The Nuragic Civilization -
- 3.
When did Westerners start cultivating melons in the New World?
- A.
During the mid 1500s
- B.
During the 1700s
- C.
As early as the 1600s
- D.
During the 1500s
Correct Answer
C. As early as the 1600s -
- 4.
Where is the winter melon widely used?
- A.
In Mexico
- B.
In North America
- C.
In Asia and India
- D.
In Africa
Correct Answer
C. In Asia and India -
- 5.
Where is the Egusi melon widely used?
- A.
In Nigeria
- B.
In France
- C.
In Spain
- D.
In Africa
Correct Answer
D. In Africa -
- 6.
Where did the watermelon originate from?
- A.
Africa
- B.
Europe
- C.
Asia
- D.
Guatemala
Correct Answer
A. Africa -
- 7.
When was the European cantaloupe domesticated?
- A.
19th Century
- B.
18th Century
- C.
17th Century
- D.
16th Century
Correct Answer
B. 18th Century -
- 8.
What are the characteristics of the Persian melon?
- A.
It resembles a large orange with a darker green rid and a finer netting
- B.
It resembles a large pineapple with a darker green rid and a finer netting
- C.
It resembles a large Cantaloupe with a darker green rid and a finer netting
- D.
It resembles a large apple with a darker green rid and a finer netting
Correct Answer
C. It resembles a large Cantaloupe with a darker green rid and a finer netting -
- 9.
Where do Argos melons grow?
- A.
In Morocco
- B.
In France
- C.
In some areas of Greece
- D.
In Spain
Correct Answer
C. In some areas of Greece -
- 10.
What are the characteristics of Canary melons?
- A.
They are large, bright yellow, with a pale green to white inner flesh.
- B.
They are large, bright yellow, with a pale orange to black inner flesh.
- C.
They are large, bright green, with a pale green to white inner flesh.
- D.
They are small, bright yellow, with a pale green to white inner flesh.
Correct Answer
A. They are large, bright yellow, with a pale green to white inner flesh. -
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