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Delicious Pistachios Trivia Quiz

This quiz will test your knowledge of pistachios. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by zebra101. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
zebra101

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
359,061

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
385

Last 3 plays: Guest 209 (7/10), Guest 51 (6/10), Guest 104 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these countries is the number one exporter of pistachios? Hint

China

Afghanistan

Iran

Syria

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Question 2 of 10

2. Pistachios can lower the risk of heart disease.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. What country consumes the most pistachios per year? Hint

India

China

Russia

Australia

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Question 4 of 10

4. Pistachio shells can be recycled in many ways. Which of these is NOT a way they can be reused? Hint

as kindling for a fire

as homemade jewelry

as mulch

as a treat for cats

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Question 5 of 10

5. Although pistachios are classified as a culinary nut, they are not actually a botanical nut. What are they? Hint

a legume

an accessory fruit

a flower

a drupe

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Question 6 of 10

6. What color are the nuts inside of pistachios? Hint

yellow

blue

pink

green

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of the substance found in pistachios that can cause an allergic reaction? Hint

aflatoxin

urushiol

anacardic acid

lithraea caustica

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Question 8 of 10

8. Have large containers of raw pistachios been known to spontaneously combust?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. The pistachio is mentioned in what verse of the Bible? Hint

Song of Songs 6:11

Genesis 43:11

Proverbs 18:24

Zephaniah 3:17

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Question 10 of 10

10. Pistachio trees are said to have been planted in the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these countries is the number one exporter of pistachios?

Answer: Iran

Pistachios are one of Iran's number one exports, along with oil. The nut is important to the country's heritage and is very popular among its citizens. The U.S. and Turkey are also top exporters of pistachios.

2. Pistachios can lower the risk of heart disease.

Answer: True

Pistachios, like many other seeds and nuts, can low the risk of heart disease if included in your diet. They can also lower the levels of low-density lipoproteins (bad cholesterol).

3. What country consumes the most pistachios per year?

Answer: China

China consumes about 80,000 tons of pistachios a year. The U.S. consumes about 45,000 tons per year.

4. Pistachio shells can be recycled in many ways. Which of these is NOT a way they can be reused?

Answer: as a treat for cats

After eating the nut, there are many ways you can reuse the empty shell. If the shells were salted, they need to be washed before they can be reused. The shells can be used as a lining in the bottom of potted plants and as an additive to compost. There are also many crafts they can be used for, such as mosaics and ornaments.

5. Although pistachios are classified as a culinary nut, they are not actually a botanical nut. What are they?

Answer: a drupe

A drupe is a type of fruit that has a fleshy outside and a shelled seed on the inside. The seed part of the pistachio is what is eaten. Almonds are also drupes.

6. What color are the nuts inside of pistachios?

Answer: green

Pistachio shells are a beige or white color. Some companies dye the shell. The skin of the seeds is a mauve color.

7. What is the name of the substance found in pistachios that can cause an allergic reaction?

Answer: urushiol

Urushiol is also found in cashews, poison oak, and poison ivy, among other plants. It can cause an allergic skin rash. Anyone who is allergic to urushiol should not eat pistachios or anything they have been in contact with.

8. Have large containers of raw pistachios been known to spontaneously combust?

Answer: Yes

Pistachios have been know to self-heat which causes them to combust. This happens because of their low water and high fat content. People transporting pistachios must be careful to avoid this.

9. The pistachio is mentioned in what verse of the Bible?

Answer: Genesis 43:11

Genesis 43:11 is about Israel telling his sons to take gifts, including pistachios, to Joseph. Few nuts are mentioned in the Bible. Almonds are mentioned a few times and some people believe the walnut is mentioned once.

10. Pistachio trees are said to have been planted in the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.

Answer: True

The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. They were built around 600 B.C. in modern day Iraq. They were destroyed in the first century A.D. by earthquakes.

Source: Author zebra101

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