George Washington Carver Quiz

What is George Washington Carver known for?

• Popular musician and composer

• Scientist and inventor, known for promoting alternative crops

• Professional athlete and Olympian

• Famous chef and restaurateur

Where was George Washington Carver born?

• New York City, New York, United States

• Los Angeles, California, United States

• Diamond, Missouri, United States

• Chicago, Illinois, United States

What was George Washington Carver's field of expertise?

• Marine biology

• Agricultural science

• Astrophysics

• Computer programming

What is one of George Washington Carver's most famous inventions?

• chocolate milk

• cell phone

• airplane

• peanut butter

What university did George Washington Carver attend?

• Iowa State Agricultural College (now Iowa State University)

• Yale University

• Harvard University

• Stanford University

What is the name of the agricultural technique that George Washington Carver promoted?

• Pesticide overuse

• Monoculture

• Factory farming

• Crop rotation and soil conservation

What is the significance of George Washington Carver's work in agriculture?

• He discovered a new species of wheat

• He invented the cotton gin

• He promoted crop rotation and alternative crops to improve soil quality and provide new sources of income for farmers.

• He developed a new type of tractor

What award did George Washington Carver receive from the NAACP?

• Spingarn Medal

• Emmy Award

• Pulitzer Prize

• Nobel Peace Prize

How did George Washington Carver contribute to the development of peanut farming?

• He invented the peanut butter

• He developed over 300 uses for peanuts and improved crop rotation techniques.

• He introduced a new species of peanuts with higher yield

• He discovered a way to grow peanuts without water