WorksheetsAll about potatoes
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Potatoes are native to
Europe
Asia
South america
the Caribbean islands
Who brought potatoes over to Europe for the first time?
Spanish Conquistadors
The Maya
Christopher Columbus
Mr. Potato-head
Which country experienced a terrible famine because almost all the potato crops were ruined?
USA
England
Spain
Ireland
Europeans were originally afraid to eat potatoes because the plant seemed very similar to this poisonous plant.
Belladonna
Venus Flytrap
Nightshade
How many potatoes does the average potato plant grow?
1-2
5-10
10-15
20-30
About how many pounds of potatoes does the average person eat per year?
124
500
20
What percent water is the average potato?
30%
60%
80%
An American-Jewish traditional dish that often contains potatoes is called
latkes
baklava
pasta
au gratin
Why did the potato change civilizations and prevent famines?
potatoes can last for a long time
potatoes can grow in many different climates
potatoes are delicious
What is this Indian food stuffed with potatoes?
Samosa
chicken tandoori
tikka masala
Which of these is NOT one of the "three sisters" that Native Americans realized grew best when grown together?
beans
squash
guano
corn
