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What was the main reason ice cream was initially eaten only in the summer?
What was the main reason ice cream was initially eaten only in the summer?
- It was traditionally made from fruits that were only in season in the summer
- It required special equipment that was only available during summer
- It was expensive and only affordable during the summer months
- It was believed to have cooling properties suitable for the summer heat (correct)
Where did Marco Polo first encounter people eating ice cream?
Where did Marco Polo first encounter people eating ice cream?
- Orient (correct)
- Italy
- Baltimore, Maryland
- France
What attempts were made to keep ice cream recipes a secret in France?
What attempts were made to keep ice cream recipes a secret in France?
- They tried to prevent common people from learning about ice cream (correct)
- They disguised ice cream as a different type of food
- They used rare and expensive ingredients
- They only sold ice cream to the rich
What was the main factor that contributed to the global spread of ice cream?
What was the main factor that contributed to the global spread of ice cream?
What are the essential ingredients of all ice cream mentioned in the passage?
What are the essential ingredients of all ice cream mentioned in the passage?
Which city was home to the first ice cream factory mentioned in the text?
Which city was home to the first ice cream factory mentioned in the text?
What was the primary reason for the increase in year-round consumption of ice cream according to the passage?
What was the primary reason for the increase in year-round consumption of ice cream according to the passage?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a common flavor ingredient in ice cream?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a common flavor ingredient in ice cream?
What is the primary purpose of using a stabilizer like gelatin in ice cream?
What is the primary purpose of using a stabilizer like gelatin in ice cream?
According to the passage, which of the following statements about the history of ice cream is true?
According to the passage, which of the following statements about the history of ice cream is true?
What was the approximate proportion of cream and milk products in the typical ice cream recipe mentioned in the passage?
What was the approximate proportion of cream and milk products in the typical ice cream recipe mentioned in the passage?
Which of the following was NOT a reason for the initial seasonal consumption of ice cream according to the passage?
Which of the following was NOT a reason for the initial seasonal consumption of ice cream according to the passage?
What was the primary factor that contributed to the global spread of ice cream according to the passage?
What was the primary factor that contributed to the global spread of ice cream according to the passage?
Which of the following is the most accurate description of the origin of ice cream according to the passage?
Which of the following is the most accurate description of the origin of ice cream according to the passage?
What is the approximate proportion of sugar in a typical ice cream recipe according to the passage?
What is the approximate proportion of sugar in a typical ice cream recipe according to the passage?
