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Quiz about Snippets of Saffron Sapience
Quiz about Snippets of Saffron Sapience

Snippets of Saffron Sapience Trivia Quiz


The saffron color reminds us of positive things. Saffron is the color of the fire which dispels the darkness bringing light.

A multiple-choice quiz by masfon. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
masfon
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
403,587
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
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Question 1 of 10
1. Saffron is a plant known since antiquity. In the Bible (King James Version) the word "saffron" is mentioned how many times? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Saffron is a spice obtained from the bark of the tree with the scientific name of Crocus sativus Linnaeus.


Question 3 of 10
3. The flags of the four countries mentioned are tricolor. In which of these flags is saffron one of the colors? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The book "Saffron Dreams", published in 2009, tells a story of love, tragedy and redemption. By which author was this book written? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In the period from August to October, 2007, the event called "Saffron Revolution" took place in Asia. In which country did this event take place? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Buddhist monks use the so-called "saffron robe" and attract attention by their clothes. The color used in their clothes originated from the colors of: Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Bouillabaisse is a dish in which saffron is very important to give its characteristic flavor and color. What meat is used to make this dish? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In 2018, M. Ganendran released "Saffron Moon". What type of work is "Saffron Moon"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. "Saffron Moon", a song which can be classified as new-age music, is one of the tracks of the album "Rhapsody", released in 2018. Who is its composer? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What work, by artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude, was installed and exhibited at Central Park in New York, between February 12 and February 27, 2005? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Saffron is a plant known since antiquity. In the Bible (King James Version) the word "saffron" is mentioned how many times?

Answer: Once

The word "saffron" is mentioned only once in the Bible and it appears in Song of Solomon 4:14. In this verse Solomon praises his bride and mentions several aromatic spices including the saffron, in order to exalt his bride's beauty.
2. Saffron is a spice obtained from the bark of the tree with the scientific name of Crocus sativus Linnaeus.

Answer: False

False. Crocus sativus, sometimes called saffron crocus, is a delicate plant, similar to lavender, which produces flowers. Each flower has three yellow styles that end in a crimson red stigma. The styles and the stigmas constitute what is called the saffron thread.

The flowers are picked manually and the threads removed from each flower, also manually, and then dried. It is estimated that about 70,000 flowers are needed to produce one kilogram of saffron. The large amount of labor required in these operations, to produce small amounts of saffron, explains the high price of this spice. Currently the plant is grown in Iran, the largest producer, Spain, India, Greece, Turkey and in Western Asia.
3. The flags of the four countries mentioned are tricolor. In which of these flags is saffron one of the colors?

Answer: India

The flag of the Republic of India has three horizontal equal bands: deep saffron (kesari) on the top, white on the middle and green below. The saffron color represents the country's strength and courage; the green color represents the fertility, growth and auspiciousness and the white color indicates peace and truth. On the center of the white band is a navy blue wheel representing the Dharma chakra.

The chakra aims to show that there is life in movement and death in stagnation.
4. The book "Saffron Dreams", published in 2009, tells a story of love, tragedy and redemption. By which author was this book written?

Answer: Shaila Abdullah

Shaila Abdullah (1971-) is a Pakistani-American author who writes books for adults and children. In "Saffron Dreams", 2009, the main character is Arissa Illahi, a Pakistani Muslim writer. She has to reorganize her life and face prejudice when she loses her husband in the 9/11 tragedy. The book shows that although we plan our lives carefully, it is often life that chooses our destiny.
5. In the period from August to October, 2007, the event called "Saffron Revolution" took place in Asia. In which country did this event take place?

Answer: Myanmar

In the period from August to October 2007, the decision of the military government of Myanmar to withdraw the subsidy on fuel prices, caused a large increase in fuel prices and in all economic activity, leading to a series of protests and demonstrations.

The movement was called the "Saffron Revolution" due the participation of thousands of Buddhist monks, who were at the forefront of the demonstrations with their saffron robes.
6. Buddhist monks use the so-called "saffron robe" and attract attention by their clothes. The color used in their clothes originated from the colors of:

Answer: A flame

The color saffron of the Buddhist monks' robe symbolizes a fire's flame. The color of the so-called "saffron robe" of Buddhist monks varies: burnt orange, soft yellow, bright yellow, deep red and saffron color. These are all colors of a flame. According to Buddha, a flame is a symbol of the truth. So, when wearing the saffron robe, monks indicate that they are looking for the truth and reminding other people that they also need to look for the truth.
7. Bouillabaisse is a dish in which saffron is very important to give its characteristic flavor and color. What meat is used to make this dish?

Answer: Fish

Bouillabaisse is a fish-based dish created by the fishermen of the port city of Marseilles. Currently, it is a dish that can be more or less sophisticated, depending on the quality of the ingredients used. It consists of fish, vegetables, water, bouquet garni and saffron, which are simmered.

The saffron in this case, besides giving color to the food, releases its unmistakable flavor. Many restaurants present several dishes saying that they have saffron but in reality they use turmeric, which is cheaper, and gives the food the color but not the specific flavor of the saffron.
8. In 2018, M. Ganendran released "Saffron Moon". What type of work is "Saffron Moon"?

Answer: A book

"Saffron Moon", 2018, is a book by M. Ganendran a British writer whose main audience is teenagers for whom she writes stories of adventure and mystery. She also browses other genres, including short stories. M. Ganendran developed two very interesting projects in collaboration with her husband, P. Ganendran. One of the projects consists of an interesting book with 50 lateral thinking puzzles.
9. "Saffron Moon", a song which can be classified as new-age music, is one of the tracks of the album "Rhapsody", released in 2018. Who is its composer?

Answer: Terry Oldfield

Terrence Oldfield, known as Terry Oldfield, was born in London in 1949 and was raised in a Roman Catholic family. He left school at 16 to travel the world. On this trip he had many musical experiences, especially in Greece and India. In the early 1970s he formed a band with his siblings.

In the 1980s, the BBC invited him to compose music for a TV series, beginning a period in which he composed music for more than 50 films and series. In 2001, Oldfield moved to Australia, producing new-age music, a genre of music that aims to create an environment of relaxation, tranquility and peace.
10. What work, by artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude, was installed and exhibited at Central Park in New York, between February 12 and February 27, 2005?

Answer: The Gates

"The Gates", Central Park, New York was a project developed by Bulgarian artist Christo Yavacheff and French artist Jeanne-Claude. The installation consisted of 7,503 vinyl gates, along 37 km of pathways. At each gate was hung a panel of deep saffron-colored nylon fabric. According to the artists, 100,000 square meters of fabric, 96 km of vinyl tubing, 5.4 tons of steel and almost 15,000 sets of brackets and hardware were used.

The artists were inspired by traditional torii gates, built at the entrance of Shinto shrines in Japan.
Source: Author masfon

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