History of Purple
Purple in Nature
Purple & Culture
100

What two colors do you mix to make purple?

Red and blue.

100

Name one purple food mentioned in the passage.

Any one of: grapes, eggplant, purple cabbage, blueberries.

100

What two things is purple often connected to in many cultures?

Creativity and wisdom.

200

What were ancient purple dyes made from?

Tiny sea snails called murex

200

Where are the famous lavender fields located?

France.

200

What cause does purple represent awareness for?

Domestic violence awareness.

300

In ancient Rome, who was the only person allowed to wear a full purple robe?

The emperor.

300

What is amethyst?

A popular purple gemstone.

300

What month do people wear purple to show support for domestic violence survivors?

October.

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