- 1. Where did the potato originate from?
A) South America
B) Africa
C) Europe
D) Asia
- 2. Who introduced the potato to Ireland?
A) Queen Elizabeth I
B) Irish Druids
C) Sir Walter Raleigh
D) Vikings
- 3. What was the initial reaction of Irish people to potatoes?
A) Suspicion
B) Fear
C) Indifference
D) Excitement
- 4. Which vitamin deficiency was common among those who relied heavily on potatoes during the Great Famine?
A) Vitamin D
B) Vitamin A
C) Vitamin B12
D) Vitamin C
- 5. What is the scientific name for the potato plant?
A) Potatoplantus irelandicus
B) Solanum tuberosum
C) Spudicus maximus
D) Tater totus
- 6. What was the term used to describe the mass emigration from Ireland during the Great Famine?
A) Irish diaspora
B) Migration crisis
C) Famine departure
D) Potato exodus
- 7. Which country provided aid to the Irish during the Great Famine?
A) Mexico
B) United States
C) Canada
D) Australia
- 8. What traditional Irish dish made use of potatoes?
A) Coddle
B) Boxty
C) Colcannon
D) Guinness stew
- 9. Which event contributed to the Great Famine in Ireland?
A) Drought
B) Floods
C) Potato blight
D) Excessive heat
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