- 1. Where is the earliest known evidence of soap-making from?
A) Egypt
B) Babylon
C) Greece
D) China
- 2. Which civilization is known for adding fragrance to soap?
A) Chinese
B) Ancient Egyptians
C) Indigenous Americans
D) Ancient Romans
- 3. What was the primary use of soap in the Middle Ages?
A) Medicine
B) Bathing and cleaning
C) Textile dyeing
D) Cooking
- 4. What process involves mixing fats and lye to produce soap?
A) Distillation
B) Fermentation
C) Hydrolysis
D) Saponification
- 5. Which animal fat was commonly used in Europe for soap-making?
A) Lard
B) Tallow
C) Butter
D) Cod liver oil
- 6. What city was known as a soap-making center in the 19th century?
A) Paris
B) London
C) Berlin
D) Marseille
- 7. What is a common advantage of glycerin soap?
A) Moisturizing properties
B) Thicker texture
C) Higher lathering
D) Longer shelf life
- 8. Which type of soap is known for being milder and often used for baby products?
A) Syndet bar
B) Castile soap
C) Glycerin soap
D) Lye soap
- 9. Which modern brand popularized liquid soap in the late 20th century?
A) Softsoap
B) Fels-Naptha
C) Dove
D) Irish Spring
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