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