- 1. Which insect was responsible for transmitting the disease that caused the 'Great French Wine Blight'?
A) Aphids
B) Phylloxera
C) Moths
D) Beetles
- 2. Which French wine region was particularly devastated by the 'Great French Wine Blight'?
A) Burgundy
B) Champagne
C) Loire Valley
D) Bordeaux
- 3. Which grapevine variety is particularly susceptible to Phylloxera?
A) Chardonnay
B) Merlot
C) Cabernet Sauvignon
D) Vitis vinifera
- 4. In what year was the first recorded outbreak of Phylloxera in France?
A) 1863
B) 1800
C) 1750
D) 1905
- 5. What part of the grapevine did Phylloxera primarily attack?
A) Leaves
B) Roots
C) Stems
D) Fruit clusters
- 6. How did Phylloxera damage grapevines?
A) By injecting toxic fungus
B) By strangling the vines
C) By attacking the leaves
D) By feeding on their roots
- 7. What protective measures are still taken by vineyards today to prevent Phylloxera outbreaks?
A) Sterilizing vineyard equipment
B) Applying chemical sprays
C) Using resistant rootstocks
D) Banning grape imports
- 8. How did the 'Great French Wine Blight' ultimately impact the wine industry worldwide?
A) Led to a global shift in vineyard practices
B) Caused a decline in wine consumption
C) Accelerated wine production technology
D) Established France as the sole wine leader
- 9. In addition to Europe, which other major wine-producing region has been affected by Phylloxera?
A) Argentina
B) South Africa
C) Australia
D) California
- 10. Which European country had to resort to importing American vines to revitalize its wine industry after the Phylloxera outbreak?
A) Italy
B) France
C) Spain
D) Germany
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