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What was the original Chinese name for kiwifruit?
What was the original Chinese name for kiwifruit?
- New Zealand's national bird
- Sweet/sharp flavour
- Yang tao (correct)
- Chinese Gooseberries
Why was the name 'Chinese Gooseberries' given to the kiwifruit?
Why was the name 'Chinese Gooseberries' given to the kiwifruit?
- Because they were similar to actual gooseberries (correct)
- Because of their sweet and green flavor
- Because they were brown and fuzzy
- Because they were originally from China
What led to the decision to change the name of the kiwifruit to 'kiwifruit'?
What led to the decision to change the name of the kiwifruit to 'kiwifruit'?
- Fruit's small, brown, and fuzzy appearance
- Resemblance to New Zealand's national bird (correct)
- The fruit's Chinese origin
- Popularity of gooseberries
Kiwifruit was originally named after New Zealand's national bird, the kiwi.
Kiwifruit was originally named after New Zealand's national bird, the kiwi.
The original Chinese name for kiwifruit was 'yang tao'
The original Chinese name for kiwifruit was 'yang tao'
Chinese Gooseberries were not popular, which led to the decision to change the name to kiwifruit in 1959.
Chinese Gooseberries were not popular, which led to the decision to change the name to kiwifruit in 1959.
True or false: The name 'kiwifruit' was chosen for its resemblance to New Zealand's national bird, the kiwi.
True or false: The name 'kiwifruit' was chosen for its resemblance to New Zealand's national bird, the kiwi.
True or false: The decision to change the name of the kiwifruit to 'kiwifruit' was made in 1959.
True or false: The decision to change the name of the kiwifruit to 'kiwifruit' was made in 1959.
True or false: The original Chinese name for kiwifruit, 'yang tao', was changed to 'kiwifruit' when it was first grown in New Zealand.
True or false: The original Chinese name for kiwifruit, 'yang tao', was changed to 'kiwifruit' when it was first grown in New Zealand.
Study Notes
Kiwifruit Origin and Name
- The original Chinese name for kiwifruit is 'yang tao'.
- 'Chinese Gooseberries' was the name given to kiwifruit due to its appearance and taste.
Reasons for Name Change
- Kiwifruit was not popular under the name 'Chinese Gooseberries'.
- The name was changed to 'kiwifruit' in 1959 to increase its popularity.
New Name 'Kiwifruit'
- The name 'kiwifruit' was chosen because the fruit resembles New Zealand's national bird, the kiwi.
- The new name was not due to the fruit being first grown in New Zealand, but rather as a marketing strategy.
- The name change was implemented in 1959 to make the fruit more appealing to consumers.
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Test your knowledge on the history of the kiwifruit's name and its origins from China to New Zealand, while discovering interesting facts about this fuzzy fruit.
