The Humble Chickpea

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1. The chickpea belongs to the legume family in the plant kingdom. According to the species classification, what animal do the humble pea resemble? Shrew Camel Ram Mongoose

2. From what language does the English word chickpea originate? Chinese Turkish Latin German

3. What type of chickpea grows in countries such as Egypt and Chile? Kabuli Hubtan Desi Sambal

4. In the past chickpeas were used to cure warts. True False

5. In eighteenth century Europe, writers noted that chickpeas were being used as a substitute for what? Coffee Sugar Potatoes Wax

6. Because chickpeas are high in dietary fibre, what disease are they considered beneficial for? Proctitis Diabetes Gastritis Ileites

7. A three-bean salad may be made up of chickpeas, greenbeans and what other ingredient? Mung beans Pigeon beans Coral beans Kidney beans

8. In what country are the leaves of the chickpea plant eaten as a vegetable? Brazil Vietnam Austria India

9. How long can dried chickpeas be stored? Unlimited time 8 years 16 months 17 years 3 months

10. What is the name of the flour made from chickpeas? Latke Gram Gado-gado Dolmas