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Artichoke Fun Facts Trivia Quiz

Artichokes are becoming a popular entree and appetizer on today's menu, let's see what you know about them.

A multiple-choice quiz by feminine_mystique. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
feminine_mystique

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
196,648

Updated
Nov 21 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
682

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Artichokes are a member of the flowering thistle family.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1949, who was crowned the Artichoke Queen of California? Hint

Jayne Mansfield

Bette Davis

Eva Gabor

Marilyn Monroe

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Question 3 of 10

3. Is the word 'artichoke' taken from the Italian word 'articiocco'?

Yes

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Question 4 of 10

4. Is an artichoke a perennial, herb, annual, or semi annual flower? Hint

annual

perennial

semi annual

herb

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Question 5 of 10

5. What Goddess was said to be turned into an artichoke for eternity? Hint

Medusa

Isis

Cynara

Ma'at

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Question 6 of 10

6. The artichoke was once considered to be a/an? Hint

Poison

Weed

Barbituate

Aphrodisiac

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which country cultivates the most artichokes for the US crop? Hint

France

Italy

United States

Greece

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Question 8 of 10

8. What color are artichokes when not in bloom? Hint

Purple

Orange

Green

Brown

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Question 9 of 10

9. A Jerusalem artichoke is the same as an artichoke.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Did a mafia member go after artichoke producers to make a profitable income in the 1920's?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Artichokes are a member of the flowering thistle family.

Answer: True

The artichoke is a member of the flowering thistle family brought to America by the Italians in 1800. The flower is a beautiful hue of purple.

2. In 1949, who was crowned the Artichoke Queen of California?

Answer: Marilyn Monroe

The contest was held in Castroville, California. They have self-proclaimed themselves as the artichoke capital of the world.

3. Is the word 'artichoke' taken from the Italian word 'articiocco'?

Answer: Yes

Articiocco means pinecone in Italian, hence the shape of an artichoke.

4. Is an artichoke a perennial, herb, annual, or semi annual flower?

Answer: perennial

They come up each year, preferrably in warmer climates.

5. What Goddess was said to be turned into an artichoke for eternity?

Answer: Cynara

Jupiter fell for a woman he turned into Goddess Cynara. When she wanted to return to earth he sent her back as an artichoke for eternity.

6. The artichoke was once considered to be a/an?

Answer: Aphrodisiac

In the 16th Century the artichoke was believed to be an aphrodisiac and women were forbidden to eat them.

7. Which country cultivates the most artichokes for the US crop?

Answer: United States

99% of commercially grown artichokes in the USA are cultivated in California.

8. What color are artichokes when not in bloom?

Answer: Green

They are a broccoli green.

9. A Jerusalem artichoke is the same as an artichoke.

Answer: False

The Jerusalem artichoke is actually a member of the sunflower family and is more like a root.

10. Did a mafia member go after artichoke producers to make a profitable income in the 1920's?

Answer: Yes

Ciro Terranova bought the crates of artichokes cheaply and marked them up 40% to gain a profit. He terrorized the producers and even cut up their fields if they weren't willing to comply.

Source: Author feminine_mystique

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