Origins of Maize
From what did people develop maize?
From a wild grass.
Which continent depends heavily on maize?
Africa.
What popular breakfast cereal is made from maize?
Cornflakes.
What clothing item contains maize to make it stronger?
Jeans.
What is the plural of “baby”?
Babies.
In which country was maize first developed?
In Mexico.
Which region also depends on maize as an important cereal?
Latin America.
Why are milk, eggs, and bacon connected to maize?
Farm animals eat maize.
Name one school product that contains maize glue.
Books or matchboxes.
What is the plural of “leaf”?
Leaves.
In what historical period was maize developed?
In prehistoric times.
What happens in Africa when there is no rain?
There is no maize and people are hungry.
What sweet ingredient made from maize is used in drinks?
Maize syrup.
Name one health product that contains maize.
Aspirin or toothpaste.
What is the plural of “man” and “woman”?
Men and women.
To which region did maize spread first?
To other parts of the Americas.
Which country produces almost half of the world’s maize?
The United States.
Name two desserts that contain maize.
Ice cream, puddings.
What art product may contain maize?
Paint.
What is the singular of “mice”?
Mouse.
Who brought maize to Europe?
Christopher Columbus.
Where did Columbus take maize after discovering it?
To Europe.
What cooking product made from maize is used to fry pancakes?
Maize oil.
Why is maize important besides food?
It is used in many industrial and everyday products.
Which of these have irregular plurals: tooth, child, sheep?
All of them (teeth, children, sheep).