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