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