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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5 Summary (Chapter 10 The Hapsburg Pickle, Chapter 11 The Leaving of Liverpool, Chapter 12 American Salt Wars).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following industries was one of the cornerstones of the Roman economy?
(a) The saltstone trade.
(b) The tartar steak trade.
(c) The Garum sauce trade.
(d) The salted fish trade.

2. Which emperor lead the Romans to victory against the Celts?
(a) Augustus.
(b) Caesar.
(c) Circero.
(d) Pontius.

3. Which Chinese river is known as the father of floods?
(a) The Yangez.
(b) The Yangtze.
(c) The Yellow River.
(d) The Green River.

4. How did the plebeians usually make their money?
(a) Through labor work.
(b) Through writings.
(c) Through begging.
(d) Through performing.

5. What kind of material did the Chinese use for the pipes of the first plumbing systems?
(a) Pine wood.
(b) Copper.
(c) Steel.
(d) Bamboo.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the salt wars start?

2. Which Spanish town does the author mention in this section?

3. What did Veleia have that helped in the production of salt?

4. What fish needs to be salted immediately or it will go bad?

5. Why did Egyptian priests abstain from salt?

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