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