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