Medieval European Street Food Quiz

What was a common reason people in medieval Europe bought street food?

• It was healthier than home-cooked food.

• It was cheaper and more convenient than cooking at home.

• It was a luxury only the rich could afford.

• It was a way to show off their wealth.

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What were meat pies in medieval Europe similar to in modern times?

• Pizza

• Sandwiches

• Hamburgers

• Hot dogs

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What were the three main ingredients in medieval pretzels?

• Water, flour, and salt

• Water, sugar, and salt

• Flour, sugar, and butter

• Water, flour, and butter

Why did cookshops roast meat and fish in front of their shops?

• To cook the food faster

• To attract customers with the smell

• To show off their cooking skills

• To keep the food warm

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What was used to sweeten desserts in medieval Europe when sugar was expensive?

• Maple syrup

• Honey

• Molasses

• Fruit juice

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What dessert, now a carnival favorite, was invented in medieval Europe?

• Funnel cake

• Cotton candy

• Ice cream

• Donuts

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True or False:

Meat pies were not a popular fast-food item in medieval Europe.

• True

• False

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True or False:

Snacks were invented in 1900.

• True

• False

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True or False:

During medieval times, sugar was very expensive and hard to buy.

• True

• False

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In medieval times, pretzels were a symbol of:

• love and affection

• peace and unity

• luck and prosperity

• freedom and fun

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