George Washington Carver Quiz

What nickname was George Washington Carver known by due to his expertise with plants?

• The Plant Doctor

• The Soil Scientist

• The Crop King

• The Garden Guru

What event happened to George Washington Carver when he was a baby?

• He moved to Kansas

• He began working in the fields

• He started school

• He was kidnapped by Confederate raiders

Which college did George Washington Carver first attend?

• Highland Presbyterian College

• Iowa State University

• Simpson College

• Tuskegee Institute

What subject did George Washington Carver initially study in college?

• Botany

• Art and Piano

• Agriculture

• Chemistry

What farming technique did George Washington Carver promote to improve soil health?

• Crop rotation

• Irrigation

• Pesticide use

• Genetic modification

What pest did George Washington Carver find could be controlled by planting peanuts?

• Boll weevil

• Locusts

• Aphids

• Caterpillars

What was one of the products George Washington Carver developed from peanuts?

• Cooking oil

• Paper

• Soap

• Bread

When is George Washington Carver Recognition Day celebrated?

• January 5th

• February 14th

• March 1st

• April 22nd