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