Zooming Along With the Letter 'Z' Quiz

Answer: Zither

The zither is an old stringed instrument that was first described in the 16th century, but believed to be much older. It consists of a soundboard with strings that run the full length of the board. It is usually played by holding the zither flat in your lap, or by laying it on a table and using a pick, just like a guitar.

Answer: Zest

The peel of any citrus fruit is known as zest. Usually, the thin outer rind is scraped off the fruit and used as a flavoring aid in many different types of food and drinks.

Answer: Zinc

Zinc is a metallic element that is found all over the world. It is often used with alloys such as bronze to make the alloy stronger and easier to work with. It is often used to coat metals such as iron to help them resist rusting. Zinc is also important for human health and is found naturally in foods such as dried beans, peas, and nuts.

Answer: Zambezi

The powerful Zambezi River, located in southern Africa, has multiple waterfalls, including the spectacular Victoria Falls. The river runs through nine different countries before emptying into the Indian Ocean. The other options of Zaire, Zimbabwe, and Zambia are all African countries.

Answer: German botanist Johann Zinn

The lovely zinnia gets its name from the German botanist Johann Zinn. The flower is thought to have originated in southern parts of North America, Mexico and areas of Central America. They usually bloom in the fall and come in almost every color of the rainbow.

Answer: False

A zephyr is gentle breeze that blows in from the west. The name is derived from the Greek god Zephyrus who represented the west wind which was thought to indicate the arrival of spring.

Answer: Switzerland

Zurich is the largest city in the Alpine nation of Switzerland. Zurich is one of the wealthiest cities in Europe and has a very high quality of life. The city is located on Lake Zurich from which it derives its name.

Answer: False

Zucchini is a type of summer squash that originated in the Americas. Taken from North America to southern Europe, this vegetable became a hit. In many Mediterranean countries, the zucchini is one of the most common vegetables grown in family gardens. It is not usually pickled.

Answer: Zebu

The zebu is a type of domesticated ox that is thought to have originated in India. It has a large hump on its shoulders and a large dewlap. The horns can be over a foot long.

Answer: Ziti

Ziti is a hollow tube shaped pasta that is usually stuffed with a variety of meat and cheeses, covered in sauce, and then baked in the oven. This stuffable Italian pasta has a smooth interior and a ridged exterior to help hold on the tomato sauce.