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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. On which river are the Salzburg and Hallein salt mines located?
(a) The Danube.
(b) The Thames.
(c) The Riveria.
(d) The Vltavska.

2. Which empire did Marco Polo study for twenty-five years?
(a) The British empire.
(b) The Spanish empire.
(c) The Mongol empire.
(d) The Aztec empire.

3. What group was the ruling class of Rome?
(a) The democrats.
(b) The patricians.
(c) The plebeians.
(d) The regiments.

4. What did the purple dye represent?
(a) Christians.
(b) Royalty.
(c) Plebians.
(d) Homosexuals.

5. Which continent did the Vikings go to in search of cod?
(a) Oceania.
(b) North America.
(c) South America.
(d) Asia.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What kind of material did the Chinese use for the pipes of the first plumbing systems?

3. What was known as Cordona's main treasure?

4. What is Parmigiano-Reggiano more commonly known as?

5. What culture is the author talking about at the beginning of Chapter 8?

(see the answer key)

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