A Short HIstory of a Special Plant, pp. 12-15

What is the largest crop grown in the United States today?

• Wheat

• Rice

• Corn

• Soybeans

What was the original wild grass called from which modern corn developed?

• Teosinte

• Maize

• Sorghum

• Barley

Which three plants were part of the 'Three Sisters' planting method?

• Corn, beans, and squash

• Wheat, rice, and barley

• Potatoes, tomatoes, and peppers

• Lettuce, spinach, and kale

What did early farmers use the leftover corn for?

• Animal feed

• Winter food supply

• Trading

• Decoration

What was maize used for by the first peoples of Central and North America?

• Only for food

• For food, fuel, and making items

• Only for trade

• Only for decoration

What did the Native Americans use the corn stalks for?

• Building houses

• Making ropes

• Making mats, beds, baskets, and dolls

• Making musical instruments

What was the result of the 'Three Sisters' planting method?

• A single type of crop

• A variety of nutritious plants

• A decrease in soil quality

• A need for more water

What did the Native Americans grind the corn kernels into?

• Flour

• Cornmeal

• Sugar

• Oil

What did the English call maize when they first encountered it?

• Wheat

• Corn

• Barley

• Rice

Who taught the settlers how to grow and care for maize?

• European farmers

• Native Americans

• English settlers

• Spanish explorers