The Evolution of the Hamburger

Which ancient civilization is credited with creating a dish similar to the modern hamburger?

• The Egyptians

• The Romans

• The Persians

• The Greeks

What was the name of the minced meat dish that became part of the British culinary repertoire by the 1700s?

• Hamburg sausage

• Meatloaf

• Shepherd's pie

• Cottage pie

In which country did the elements of the modern hamburger finally come together by the end of the 19th century?

• France

• Germany

• United Kingdom

• United States

Which fast-food chain was founded in 1921 and marketed hamburgers as pure and hygienically produced?

• McDonald's

• Wendy's

• Burger King

• White Castle

What event in 2013 highlighted the reliance on cheap offcuts and filler in some burgers?

• The E. coli outbreak

• The horse meat scandal

• The salmonella scare

• The mad cow disease outbreak