Lettuce Olympics Trivia 2024

Which type of lettuce is characterized by its long, sturdy leaves and is often used in Caesar salads?

• Romaine

• Iceberg

• Butterhead

• Oakleaf

Which of the following organism is lettuce MOST closely related to?

• Grapes

• Sunflower

• Cabbage

• Spinach

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which ancient civilization is known to have cultivated lettuce as early as 2680 BC?

• Romans

• Greeks

• Egyptians

• Chinese

If you are intensely fearful of lettuce and other vegetables, you might have...

• Methyphobia

• Ichthyophobia

• Xanthophobia

• Lachanophobia

In which historical period did lettuce become popular in Europe?

• Middle Ages

• Renaissance

• Industrial Revolution

• Modern Era

How is lettuce typically grown?

• By scattering the leaves

• From cuttings

• By grafting newer plants to old roots

• From seeds

Compared to most foods in the Gutman Cafe, lettuce is particularly high in which of the following?

• Protein

• Fiber

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

Where was caesar salad invented?

• Tijuana, Mexico

• Modena, Italy

• California, USA

• Athens, Greece

Only ONE of these delicious leaves qualify as a true lettuce. Which one is it?

• Arugula

• Dandelion Greens

• Frisee

• Radicchio

Which Roman emperor is known to have promoted the consumption of lettuce for its supposed health benefits?

• Julius Caesar

• Augustus

• Nero

• Caligula