History of Gelato

What is the origin of ice cream?

• India

• Mexico

• Japan

• China

Who was the true innovator behind the invention of ice cream?

• Michelangelo

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Bernardo Buontalenti

• Raffaello

In which century did Sicilian nuns contribute to improving ice cream?

• 15th century

• 16th century

• 18th century

• 17th century

What technology revolutionized ice cream production in the 1920s?

• Dishwasher

• Refrigerator

• Ice cream machine

• Microwave oven

Where did Italian immigrants bring the secrets of gelato after World War II?

• France

• Spain

• United States

• United Kingdom

What characterizes gelato makers?

• They do not like ice cream

• They are not experts

• They follow centuries-old traditions

• They use low-quality ingredients

What is one of the traditional flavors of ice cream mentioned in the text?

• Vanilla

• Coconut

• Raspberry

• Mango

Who experimented with freezing mixtures of snow and fruit juices?

• Greeks

• Romans

• Egyptians

• Babylonians

What is the name of the Florentine family that indulged in frozen delights during the Renaissance?

• Borgia

• Medici

• Sforza

• Visconti

What added a new level of flavor to ice cream thanks to Sicilian influence?

• Citrus fruits

• Nuts

• Berries

• Chocolate