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