Carver Quiz

What did George Washington Carver want to improve for farmers in the South?

• Their cooking skills

• Their reading skills

• Their crop production

• Their house building skills

What was George Washington Carver's main focus in his research?

• Cotton

• Peanuts

• Soybeans

• Wheat

How did George Washington Carver help improve the soil in the South?

• By planting more trees

• By using chemical fertilizers

• By promoting crop rotation

• By introducing new animals

What is George Washington Carver famously known for inventing?

• The light bulb

• The telephone

• Peanut butter

• The car

How many uses did George Washington Carver discover for peanuts?

• Over 100

• 50

• 300

• 10

What was George Washington Carver's role at the Tuskegee Institute?

• Principal

• Head cook

• Science teacher

• Groundskeeper

Why did George Washington Carver believe crop rotation was important?

• It made the soil look nicer

• It helped control pests

• It prevented soil depletion

• It was easier for farmers

What did George Washington Carver study in college?

• Art and piano

• Law and politics

• Agriculture

• Medicine

How did George Washington Carver contribute to environmental conservation?

• By inventing solar panels

• By promoting the use of renewable resources

• By encouraging the planting of specific crops that enriched the soil

• By cleaning the oceans

Why is George Washington Carver remembered today?

• For his political career

• For his contributions to agriculture and education

• For his acting in films

• For his sports achievements