The History of Bananas Quiz

Where was the Cavendish banana created?

• South America

• Africa

• England

• Asia

What is the name of the company that controlled the banana supply chain in Central America?

• Banana Republic

• Fruit Empire

• Apple Inc.

• United Fruit Company

What was the nickname given to the United Fruit Company due to its extensive control in Central America?

• El Tigre

• El Elefante

• El Leon

• El Pulpo

Which country hired the United Fruit Company to manage its postal service?

• Costa Rica

• Honduras

• Guatemala

• Colombia

What was the private army organized by the United Fruit Company used for?

• To build infrastructure

• To overthrow governments

• To protect workers' rights

• To promote democracy

What event in 1928 resulted in the massacre of protesters in Colombia?

• The Banana Strike

• The Fruit Revolt

• The Plantation Uprising

• The Banana Massacre

Which US president sent the CIA to remove the democratically elected president of Guatemala?

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Harry S. Truman

• John F. Kennedy

What was the reason given by the United Fruit Company to the US government for removing the Guatemalan president?

• Corruption

• Terrorism

• Communism

• Dictatorship

What was the name given to politically unstable countries exploited for profit by banana companies?

• Mango State

• Banana Republic

• Fruit Kingdom

• Citrus Nation

What was the main strategy used by the United Fruit Company to control the banana supply chain?

• Controlling transportation

• Paying workers high wages

• Promoting democracy

• Building schools