History and Fun Facts About Ice Cream

What was the CIA's plan involving Fidel Castro and ice cream?

• To give him a special ice cream flavor.

• To poison his chocolate milkshake.

• To teach him how to make ice cream.

• To steal his ice cream recipe.

Which ancient civilizations were among the first to enjoy cold desserts and iced drinks?

• Ancient Egypt, Greece, and Japan.

• Ancient Rome, Mughal India, and Tang Dynasty China.

• Ancient Maya, Inca, and Aztec.

• Ancient Persia, Babylon, and Assyria.

How did ancient Persians freeze water to make icy treats?

• They used large underground ice houses.

• They mixed water with special chemicals.

• They used shallow insulated pools and a technique called sky cooling.

• They brought ice from nearby glaciers.

What was the cream-based ice cream we know today originally inspired by?

• A type of frozen fruit.

• A spicy hot drink.

• An icy drink called Sharbat.

• A sweet bread.

Who recorded the first milk-based ice cream recipe, which some historians call the first ice cream?

• Frederick Tudor.

• Nancy Johnson.

• Antonio Latini.

• George Washington.

In the 18th century, who mainly enjoyed ice cream in North America?

• Everyone.

• Only children.

• The upper classes.

• Street vendors.

How much money, in today's dollars, did George Washington spend on ice cream in one summer?

• $66.

• $660.

• $6,600.

• $66,000.

What did Nancy Johnson invent in 1843 that made making ice cream easier for home cooks?

• The first ice cream cone.

• A revolutionary ice cream making machine.

• A new way to store ice cream.

• A special ice cream flavor.

What happened to many American saloons and breweries when the sale of alcohol was banned in 1920?

• They closed down completely.

• They started selling only non-alcoholic drinks.

• They reinvented themselves as soda fountains and started producing ice cream.

• They moved to other countries.

By the end of World War II, what did the average American home have that could house a quart of ice cream?

• A special ice cream cabinet.

• A freezer.

• A large ice box.

• A cold cellar.