Quiz: How Much You Know About National Watermelon Day?

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Get ready to test your knowledge of watermelon with our National Watermelon Day quiz! Celebrated annually, this day is dedicated to the juicy and refreshing fruit that symbolizes summertime. Whether you enjoy it sliced, in salads, or as a refreshing beverage, watermelon is a beloved treat for many. Our quiz features interesting multiple-choice questions that cover a range of topics related to watermelons, including their history, nutritional benefits, cultivation, and fun facts. So, put your knowledge to the test and see how much you truly know about National Watermelon Day and the delicious fruit it celebrates. Let's dive into the Read moreworld of watermelons and have a fruitful quiz experience!

Questions and Answers

1.

When is National Watermelon Day celebrated annually?
- A.
  
  June 20
- B.
  
  July 12
- C.
  
  August 3
- D.
  
  September 5
Correct Answer
C. August 3
2.

In which ancient civilization did watermelon cultivation begin?
- A.
  
  Ancient Egypt
- B.
  
  Ancient Greece
- C.
  
  Ancient Rome
- D.
  
  Ancient China
Correct Answer
A. Ancient Egypt
3.

What was found in King Tut's tomb, indicating the presence of watermelon cultivation?
- A.
  
  Watermelon rinds
- B.
  
  Watermelon juice
- C.
  
  Watermelon leaves
- D.
  
  Watermelon seeds
Correct Answer
D. Watermelon seeds
4.

Where did watermelon cultivation spread from Africa?
- A.
  
  North America
- B.
  
  South America
- C.
  
  Mediterranean countries
- D.
  
  Middle East
Correct Answer
C. Mediterranean countries
5.

When did watermelon cultivation become common in China?
- A.
  
  10th century
- B.
  
  15th century
- C.
  
  18th century
- D.
  
  12th century
Correct Answer
A. 10th century
6.

How many varieties of watermelon are available in the U.S.?
- A.
  
  Over 100
- B.
  
  Over 500
- C.
  
  Over 300
- D.
  
  Over 200
Correct Answer
C. Over 300
7.

In which year were seedless watermelons developed?
- A.
  
  1893
- B.
  
  1965
- C.
  
  2001
- D.
  
  1939
Correct Answer
D. 1939
8.

Who holds the Guinness World Record for growing the heaviest watermelon?
- A.
  
  Mark Thompson
- B.
  
  Chris Kent
- C.
  
  Sarah Johnson
- D.
  
  Michael Davis
Correct Answer
B. Chris Kent
9.

What did Mark Twain describe the watermelon as in his novel?
- A.
  
  Why not go out on a limb? That's where the fruit is.
- B.
  
  The perfect fruit
- C.
  
  "the most delicious fruit known to man,"
- D.
  
  “chief of the world's luxuries… when one has tasted it, he knows what angels eat.”
Correct Answer
D. “chief of the world's luxuries… when one has tasted it, he knows what angels eat.”
10.

What is a popular tradition on National Watermelon Day?
- A.
  
  Watermelon-eating contests and seed-spitting contests
- B.
  
  Watermelon carving competitions
- C.
  
  Watermelon fashion shows
- D.
  
  Watermelon poetry readings
Correct Answer
A. Watermelon-eating contests and seed-spitting contests

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Quiz: How Much You Know About National Watermelon Day?

When is National Watermelon Day celebrated annually?

In which ancient civilization did watermelon cultivation begin?

What was found in King Tut's tomb, indicating the presence of watermelon cultivation?

Where did watermelon cultivation spread from Africa?

When did watermelon cultivation become common in China?

How many varieties of watermelon are available in the U.S.?

In which year were seedless watermelons developed?

Who holds the Guinness World Record for growing the heaviest watermelon?

What did Mark Twain describe the watermelon as in his novel?

What is a popular tradition on National Watermelon Day?