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History of Food Canning: War and Innovation - Quiz
  • 1. Who is credited with the invention of canning?
A) Louis Pasteur
B) George Washington Carver
C) Nicolas Appert
D) Thomas Edison
  • 2. When was the process of canning first developed?
A) 1809
B) 1850
C) 1776
D) 1900
  • 3. Which war spurred the innovation of food preservation techniques, including canning?
A) World War II
B) Napoleonic Wars
C) American Civil War
D) World War I
  • 4. Which country was the first to develop commercial canning?
A) United States
B) France
C) Germany
D) Italy
  • 5. What is a primary benefit of canned foods during wartime?
A) Lower calories
B) Long shelf life
C) Freshness
D) Better taste
  • 6. What type of can is primarily used for canning foods today?
A) Glass jars
B) Steel cans
C) Plastic containers
D) Aluminum tins
  • 7. What role did canning play in the Industrial Revolution?
A) Improvement of farming techniques
B) Mass production of food
C) Increased fresh produce availability
D) Reduction of food waste
  • 8. What type of food was first canned by Appert?
A) Fruits
B) Vegetables
C) Meat
D) Soups
  • 9. Which of the following diseases is associated with improperly canned foods?
A) Botulism
B) Scurvy
C) Salmonella
D) E. coli infection
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