History and Significance of Bread Quiz

How long ago does the history of bread date back?

• 10,000 years

• 30,000 years

• 5,000 years

• 20,000 years

Which ancient civilization was the first to develop leavened bread?

• Babylonians

• Romans

• Egyptians

• Greeks

What ingredient did the Gauls and Iberians use as a starter for leavened bread?

• Grape must

• Beer foam

• Wheat bran

• Honey

What was a 'trencher' in medieval Europe?

• A piece of stale bread used as a plate

• A bread storage container

• A type of bread

• A bread-making tool

Who invented the machine that made sliced bread?

• Thomas Edison

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Nikola Tesla

• Otto Frederick Rohwedder

What process was developed in 1961 to reduce the fermentation period of bread?

• Instant Yeast Process

• Sourdough Process

• Chorleywood Bread Process

• Quick Rise Process

How much bread does each American consume on average per year?

• 27 kg

• 30 kg

• 25 kg

• 20 kg

What was used as a starter for leavened bread by people who drank wine?

• Grape must or wheat bran steeped in wine

• Beer foam

• Milk

• Honey

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What is the estimated number of pizza slices Americans eat per second?

• 100 slices

• 200 slices

• 300 slices

• 350 slices

What was the preferred bread of the rich for a long time?

• Dark bread

• White bread

• Whole grain bread

• Rye bread