Olive Oil and Its History

What does Maria Alcalá say about olive oil?

• A day without olive oil is boring.

• A meal with olive oil is boring.

• A meal without olive oil is amazing.

• A meal without olive oil is boring.

When did people start growing olive trees around the Mediterranean?

• 300 years ago.

• 6,000 years ago.

• 12000 years ago.

• 60 years ago.

Which country is the biggest producer of olive oil?

• Italy

• Papua New Guinea

• Spain

• Finland

How is olive oil produced?

• First, farmers crush the olives. Then, they take the liquid and separate the oil from the water.

• By using a machine.

• By boiling the olives.

• By drying the olives under the sun.

What were some of the uses of olive oil in ancient civilizations?

How is olive oil still used today?