The Ancient Art of Cheesemaking

When did the earliest Neolithic farmers begin cheesemaking?

• 8000 BCE

• 5000 BCE

• 1000 BCE

• 3000 BCE

What animal's milk was first used for cheesemaking?

• Camels

• Buffaloes

• Sheep and goats

• Cows

What causes milk to sour and start the cheesemaking process?

• Sugar

• Yeast

• Sunlight

• Lactic acids

What is the name of the liquid drained from the curds?

• Buttermilk

• Skim

• Whey

• Cream

What advantage did cheese provide to Neolithic people?

• Less lactose

• Longer shelf life

• Better taste than milk

• More sugar

Where have pottery fragments containing cheese residues been found?

• Greece

• Turkey

• Italy

• Egypt

What was cheese used for in Mesopotamia?

• Building material

• Clothing

• Culinary and religious life

• Currency

What is rennet?

• A cheesemaking tool

• A cheese preservative

• A type of cheese

• A dairy animal

Which culture used yaks' milk for cheesemaking?

• Greeks

• Mongolians

• Egyptians

• Romans

What cheese is known for being used in South Asian cuisine?

• Gouda

• Cheddar

• Paneer

• Feta