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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. What famous American had Parmesan shipped to America?
(a) George Washington.
(b) Abraham Lincoln.
(c) Benjaman Franklyn,
(d) Thomas Jefferson.

2. Why did Egyptian priests abstain from salt?
(a) It damaged one's skin.
(b) It excited sexual desire.
(c) It was addictive.
(d) It killed brain power.

3. How did the salt wars start?
(a) Salzburg closed their borders.
(b) Salzburg tried to undercut their salt prices.
(c) Satzburg refused to sell salt to foreigners.
(d) Salzburg destroyed their salt mines.

4. What color would the Celts paint their bodies when fighting?
(a) Orange.
(b) Pink.
(c) Red.
(d) Blue.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal did the Celts prize over all others?

2. What meat were the Celts best known for?

3. Which of the following did the Chinese not invent?

4. What is the direct translation of Via Salaria?

5. How is Yi Dun believed to have made salt?

(see the answer key)

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