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