George Washington Carver

Question 1

Where was George Washington Carver born?

Answer 1

Diamond, Missouri

Question 2

In what year was George Washington Carver born?

Answer 2

Around 1864

Question 3

George Washington Carver was raised by which family?

Answer 3

The Carver family

Question 4

True or False: George Washington Carver invented peanut butter.

Answer 4

False

Question 5

How many products did George Washington Carver develop from peanuts?

Answer 5

Over 300

Question 6

What was George Washington Carver’s main contribution to agriculture?

Answer 6

Promoting crop rotation and soil conservation

Question 7

Which crops did Carver encourage farmers to grow to improve soil health?

Answer 7

Peanuts, sweet potatoes, and soybeans

Question 8

What degree did Carver earn at Iowa State Agricultural College?

Answer 8

A master’s degree in agricultural science

Question 9

What system of racial laws restricted African Americans during Carver’s lifetime?

Answer 9

Jim Crow laws

Question 10

How did George Washington Carver’s work benefit Southern farmers?

Answer 10

By improving soil fertility and diversifying crops

Question 11

Which national monument was the first to be dedicated to an African American?

Answer 11

George Washington Carver National Monument

Question 12

What method did Carver advocate for improving soil health?

Answer 12

Crop rotation

Question 13

Fill in the blank: George Washington Carver was often called ‘the _____ man’ due to his many inventions using peanuts.

Answer 13

Peanut

Question 14

Which university did Carver attend as its first African American student?

Answer 14

Iowa State Agricultural College

Question 15

What was Carver’s primary goal in his scientific research?

Answer 15

Helping poor farmers and improving agricultural sustainability

Question 16

True or False: Carver lived during the Reconstruction era and Jim Crow period.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

George Washington Carver’s research provided alternatives to which cash crop?

Answer 17

Cotton

Question 18

Which area of science did George Washington Carver specialize in?

Answer 18

Agricultural science

Question 19

Fill in the blank: Carver referred to his laboratory as ‘God’s little _____.

Answer 19

workshop

Question 20

How many products did Carver create from sweet potatoes?

Answer 20

118

Question 21

What challenge did George Washington Carver face as an African American scientist?

Answer 21

Racial discrimination and limited opportunities

Question 22

True or False: George Washington Carver sought to profit greatly from his inventions.

Answer 22

False

Question 23

Which type of coffee did Carver try to introduce?

Answer 23

Peanut coffee

Question 24

Fill in the blank: George Washington Carver helped promote agricultural _____ for Southern farmers.

Answer 24

sustainability

Question 25

What did Carver’s emphasis on crop rotation and alternative crops help prevent?

Answer 25

Soil depletion

Question 26

Which agricultural technique is George Washington Carver most famous for promoting?

Answer 26

Crop rotation

Question 27

Fill in the blank: Carver developed over 300 products from _____.

Answer 27

peanuts

Question 28

Which scientific field did Carver’s work most influence?

Answer 28

Agriculture and soil science

Question 29

True or False: Carver was known for living modestly and focusing on helping others.

Answer 29

True

Question 30

Which artistic talents did George Washington Carver have?

Answer 30

Painting and playing the piano

Question 31

What historical period did Carver live through that influenced his work?

Answer 31

Reconstruction and Jim Crow era

Question 32

Fill in the blank: The Carver National Monument is located in _____, Missouri.

Answer 32

Diamond

Question 33

What was one of George Washington Carver’s lesser-known hobbies?

Answer 33

Crochet

Question 34

How did Carver’s work influence future generations of scientists?

Answer 34

By inspiring African Americans in STEM fields and promoting sustainable farming