After-School Week 3

What was the primary source of light before the invention of electric light bulbs?

• Candles

• Electric lamps

• The sun

• Gas lamps

Who were the first to make candles around 3000 BCE?

• The Romans

• The Japanese

• The Ancient Egyptians

• The Europeans

What did the Ancient Egyptians use to make their early candles?

• Beeswax

• Paraffin wax

• Animal fat

• Fruit wax

Why were the early candles made by the Ancient Egyptians called "rushlights"?

• Because they were made quickly

• Because they were used during rushes

• Because they were similar to torches

• Because they had a rush scent

What was a major problem with tallow candles?

• They were too bright

• They produced a terrible odor when burned

• They were too expensive

• They burned too quickly

Which type of wax did Japanese candlemakers use?

• Beeswax

• Paraffin wax

• Tallow wax

• Wax extracted from tree nuts

What was the main reason for the switch to paraffin wax in the 1850s?

• It was less expensive

• It had a better scent

• It was easier to work with

• It was a religious preference