The History of Ice Cream

Which ancient civilization is known for selling a mixture of snow, fruit, and honey as an early form of ice cream?

• Ancient China

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Rome

• Ancient Greece

In ancient China, who was known to have a large number of men to bring him fresh ice daily?

• Emperor Wu of Han

• King Zhou of Shang

• King Tang of Shang

• Emperor Qin Shi Huang

Which Roman emperor is said to have enjoyed snow mixed with nectar and fruit pulp?

• Emperor Tiberius

• Emperor Caligula

• Emperor Nero

• Emperor Augustus

During whose reign in England was ice cream reportedly kept a royal secret?

• King Charles I

• Queen Elizabeth I

• King Henry VIII

• King George III

Which American founding father is known to have spent a significant amount on ice cream in the summer of 1790?

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson