The History and Journey of Tomatoes

The History and Journey of Tomatoes

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

FREE Resource

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason for the spread of tomato seeds from Mexico to Spain?

To introduce them to Italian cuisine

To cultivate them as ornamental plants

As part of the Great Colombian Exchange

To use them as a staple food in Spain

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which civilization is believed to have first cultivated tomatoes?

The Aztecs

The Incas

The Olmecs

The Maya

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a common misconception about tomatoes in Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries?

They were thought to be poisonous

They were believed to cure diseases

They were used as a currency

They were considered a luxury food

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country played a significant role in incorporating tomatoes into their regional cuisine by the mid-1500s?

Germany

France

Portugal

Italy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the first tomato-based dishes that became popular in Italy?

Tomato soup

Tomato salad

Pizza

Tomato pasta

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was responsible for developing the Paragon and Acme tomato varieties?

Henry J. Hines

Joseph Campbell

Alexander Livingston

Jack Hannah

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What innovation allowed tomatoes to be harvested by machine?

Development of thicker-skinned tomatoes

Introduction of hydroponic farming

Use of pesticides

Genetic modification for size

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