The History of Chocolate

Chocolate was first used in Mesoamerica in the 16th century.

• True

• False

The Mesoamericans made their hot chocolate from

• chili peppers and cornmeal.

• chili peppers.

• cornmeal.

The Mesoamericans made a big deal about chocolate.

• True

• False

What did the Aztecs use cocoa beans for?

• They were used instead of money and in rituals.

• Soldiers got them as a reward after they retired.

• They used it as a means of payment.

Europeans first encoutered chcolate

• at the beginning of the 15th century.

• at the beginning of the 16 century.

• in 1516.

• 1560.

In which European country did they try chocolate first?

• Switzerland.

• The Netherlands.

• Spain.

What did Conrad Van Houten invent?

• Cocoa filter.

• Cocoa press.

• Cocoa roller.

How did Daniel Peter contribute to the way chocolate looks today.

• He added cocoa butter.

• He added cocoa powder.

• He added milk powder.

• He added milk.

How did chocolate taste at the beginning?

• Sweet.

• Bitter.

• Spicy.