- 1. Where is the earliest known evidence of soap-making from?
A) Babylon
B) Greece
C) Egypt
D) China
- 2. Which civilization is known for adding fragrance to soap?
A) Ancient Egyptians
B) Ancient Romans
C) Chinese
D) Indigenous Americans
- 3. What was the primary use of soap in the Middle Ages?
A) Medicine
B) Bathing and cleaning
C) Cooking
D) Textile dyeing
- 4. Which modern brand popularized liquid soap in the late 20th century?
A) Fels-Naptha
B) Dove
C) Softsoap
D) Irish Spring
- 5. What is a common advantage of glycerin soap?
A) Thicker texture
B) Higher lathering
C) Longer shelf life
D) Moisturizing properties
- 6. Which type of soap is known for being milder and often used for baby products?
A) Castile soap
B) Syndet bar
C) Glycerin soap
D) Lye soap
- 7. What process involves mixing fats and lye to produce soap?
A) Hydrolysis
B) Distillation
C) Saponification
D) Fermentation
- 8. What city was known as a soap-making center in the 19th century?
A) Marseille
B) Paris
C) Berlin
D) London
- 9. Which animal fat was commonly used in Europe for soap-making?
A) Cod liver oil
B) Tallow
C) Butter
D) Lard
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