- 1. What is the scientific name for the common fig tree?
A) Ficus carica
B) Ficus lyrata
C) Ficus benjamina
D) Ficus elastica
- 2. What type of climate is suitable for fig cultivation?
A) Tropical
B) Arctic
C) Mediterranean
D) Desert
- 3. Which mineral is essential for fig tree growth and fruit production?
A) Iron
B) Magnesium
C) Calcium
D) Potassium
- 4. What is the main pollinator of fig trees?
A) Bumblebee
B) Honeybee
C) Fig wasp
D) Butterfly
- 5. What is the purpose of thinning fig fruits?
A) To increase fruit yield
B) To promote larger and sweeter fruits
C) To prevent diseases
D) To reduce water consumption
- 6. What is the best time of day to harvest figs?
A) Afternoon
B) Night
C) Evening
D) Morning
- 7. What is the historical significance of fig trees in the region?
A) Symbol of war and conflict
B) Symbol of fertility and peace
C) Symbol of wealth and power
D) Symbol of destruction and chaos
- 8. Which nutrient deficiency can cause yellowing of fig tree leaves?
A) Nitrogen
B) Iron
C) Phosphorus
D) Potassium
- 9. Which religious text mentions figs growing along the Jordan river?
A) Vedas
B) Bible
C) Quran
D) Tao Te Ching
- 10. What is the main export product derived from cultivated figs in the region?
A) Fig jam
B) Fig vinegar
C) Dried figs
D) Fig wine
- 11. What color are ripe figs typically harvested as?
A) Purple
B) Green
C) Red
D) Yellow
- 12. How are figs typically pollinated along the Jordan river?
A) By butterflies
B) By wasps
C) By bees
D) By birds
- 13. Which river feeds the Jordan river, aiding in fig cultivation?
A) Tigris River
B) Euphrates River
C) Yarmouk River
D) Nile River
- 14. Which prophet in the Bible made reference to a fig tree withering?
A) Abraham
B) Jesus
C) David
D) Moses
- 15. Which Roman emperor is said to have introduced figs to Jordan?
A) Julius Caesar
B) Augustus
C) Nero
D) Herod the Great
- 16. What is the primary export market for figs cultivated along the Jordan river?
A) North America
B) Asia
C) Europe
D) Africa
- 17. Which city along the Jordan river is famous for its fig cultivation?
A) Tel Aviv
B) Haifa
C) Amman
D) Jericho
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