Pumpkin Trivia

Where is the birthplace of pumpkins?

• US

• China

• Mexico

• India

What is the scientific name for pumpkins?

• Cucurbita pepo

• Cucurbita argyrosperma

• Cucurbita moschata

• Cucurbita maxima

When did pumpkins first arrive in Europe?

• 12th century

• 18th century

• 16th century

• 20th century

What is the weight of the largest pumpkin ever recorded?

• 10,000 pounds

• 1,000 pounds

• 2,624.6 pounds

• 5,000 pounds

What is the main reason for carving pumpkins on Halloween?

• For Halloween decoration

• To make Jack-o'-lanterns

• To ward off evil spirits

• For making pumpkin pie

Which country made the largest pumpkin pie ever?

• United States

• Mexico

• China

• Canada

What is the main ingredient in pumpkin pie?

• chocolate

• pumpkin

• banana

• apple

What is the average number of seeds in a pumpkin?

• 1000 seeds

• Around 500 seeds

• 100 seeds

• 10 seeds

What is the name of the festival in Morton, Illinois, known as the 'Pumpkin Capital of the World'?

• Morton Pumpkin Celebration

• Pumpkin Fest

• Morton Pumpkin Festival

• Pumpkin Extravaganza

What is the origin of the word 'pumpkin'?

• Greek

• Arabic

• Latin

• Chinese