Floriculture really began with the building of what?
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon
100
Which ancient people first began to arrange flowers and decorate with them?
Ancient Egyptians
100
The first greenhouse was built by:
A. Nebuchadnezzar II
B. Egyptian Queen Cleopatra
C. Roman Emperor Tiberius
D. Greek King Alexander the Great
C. Roman Emperor Tiberius
200
What portion of flowers are purchased as gifts?
A. 1/3
B. 3/4
C. 2/3
D. 1/2
C. 2/3
200
Which state grows the most flowers?
California
200
The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were most likely located in which present-day country?
Iraq
200
What is one plant that represented longevity in Ancient China?
Peach tree, Pear tree, or Bamboo
200
The person who built the first greenhouse did so so that they could eat what year-round?
A. A watermelon-like fruit
B. A tomato-like fruit
C. A squash-like vegetable
D. A cucumber-like vegetable
D. A cucumber-like vegetable
300
How many dollars worth of floriculture items were sold in 2012 in the U.S.?
A. 19.3 billion
B. 45.9 billion
C. 39.4 billion
D. 27.8 billion
D. 27.8 billion
300
How much does each person spend on average on flowers?
A. $31
B. $70
C. $103
D. $124
$70
300
Around how many years ago were the Hanging Gardens of Babylon built?
A. 1000
B. 2000
C. 2500
D. 3000
C. 2500
300
Greeks gave laurel wreaths to the who?
winners of the Olympics
300
Why was mica used instead of glass for the walls and ceiling of the first greenhouse?
Glass was not invented yet.
400
For what non-holiday occasion do people buy the most flowers?
No special occasion (Just because)
400
Which flower is sold the most?
Rose
400
Why were the Hanging Gardens of Babylon built?
King Nebuchadnezzar II built them for his wife, Queen Amytis. He built them to please her because she missed the forests and green mountains of her homeland.
400
What type of flowers did we dye in class?
Carnations
400
The first glass greenhouse was built by?
A. Greece
B. The Netherlands
C. Italy
D. The Vatican
D. The Vatican
500
What do people buy the most of on Valentine's Day?
Red roses
500
Which country do we import the most flowers from?
Columbia
500
Describe the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
Magnificent, multi-level garden filled with plants and trees
500
What percentage of adults bought floriculture products on Valentine's Day in 2013?
A. 25%
B. 50%
C. 75%
D. 40%
A. 25%
500
The invention of what made greenhouses more affordable?