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The Cultural Evolution of the Birthday Cake
  • 1. What is believed to be the origin of the birthday cake tradition?
A) Roman gladiatorial games
B) Medieval feasts
C) Ancient Greek celebrations for Artemis
D) Victorian tea parties
  • 2. When did the tradition of placing candles on birthday cakes begin?
A) 20th century France
B) Renaissance Italy
C) 19th century America
D) Ancient Greece
  • 3. What does blowing out the candles represent in birthday celebrations?
A) Celebrating with friends
B) Ending the party
C) Gaining strength
D) Making a wish
  • 4. What is a common decoration on modern birthday cakes?
A) Marzipan
B) Honey
C) Gelatin
D) Frosting
  • 5. In which culture is the chocolate cake particularly popular for birthdays?
A) Indian culture
B) Western culture
C) Japanese culture
D) African culture
  • 6. Which frosting is typically used for decorating birthday cakes?
A) Buttercream
B) Ganache
C) Royal icing
D) Whipped cream
  • 7. Which popular animated character has a birthday cake featuring him?
A) Mickey Mouse
B) Dennis the Menace
C) SpongeBob SquarePants
D) Superman
  • 8. How did cakes evolve in the 18th century?
A) They disappeared from celebrations
B) They became sweeter and more elaborate
C) They became more savory
D) They became smaller in size
  • 9. Which type of cake is typically seen at children's birthday parties?
A) Pound cake
B) Funfetti cake
C) Angel food cake
D) Cheesecake
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