Cacao Quiz

What is cacao?

• A type of vegetable

• A fruit that grows on a tree

• A kind of flower

• A type of nut

Where is cacao originally from?

• Africa

• Asia

• Central America

• Europe

What is the process of harvesting a cacao pod called?

• Pruning

• Écabossage

• Pollination

• Grafting

How is cacao usually harvested?

• By machine

• By hand

• By animals

• By shaking the tree

What is the outer part of a fruit called, which is often green or yellow?

• The seed

• The skin

• The pulp

• The core

Who were the first to cultivate cacao for drinks and desserts?

• The Egyptians

• The Greeks

• The Mayas and Aztecs

• The Romans

Who brought cacao to Europe?

• The French

• The Italians

• The Spanish

• The British

Who created the first process to extract cocoa butter in the 17th century?

• The French

• The Dutch

• The Spanish

• The Italians

What is one of the health benefits of cocoa mentioned in the text?

• Increases stress

• Reduces fatigue

• Causes headaches

• Increases tiredness

What is cocoa rich in, according to the text?

• Sugars

• Fats

• Proteins, minerals, and vitamins

• Carbohydrates