The History and Evolution of Cheese

Where do historians believe cheese-making first began?

• Mesopotamia

• Rome

• Ancient Egypt

• Greece

What enzyme found in animal stomachs was used in early cheese-making?

• Pepsin

• Rennet

• Amylase

• Lactase

What was a key reason cheese became a traded commodity by the end of the Bronze Age?

• It was used as currency

• It was easy to make

• It had the same nutritional value as milk

• It was a luxury item

Which ancient civilization is known for using lemon juice to make paneer?

• Mongolians

• South Asians

• Egyptians

• Romans

Which ancient civilization enjoyed soft cottage cheese made from goat's milk?

• Romans

• Egyptians

• Mongolians

• South Asians

Which cheese-making technique did the Romans experiment with?

• Using animal stomachs

• Sun-drying

• Smoking and aging

• Using lemon juice

Which group played a significant role in refining cheese-making techniques during medieval times?

• Chinese scholars

• Vikings

• Benedictine monks

• Greek philosophers

What major change in cheese production occurred during the Industrial Revolution?

• Cheese was only made in homes

• Cheese production moved to factories

• Cheese was only made from goat milk

• Cheese was banned in Europe

Approximately how many varieties of cheese exist today?

• 500

• 1000

• 2000

• 3000

What is the most popular cheese recipe in the United States?

• Macaroni and cheese

• Cheese fondue

• Cheese pizza

• Cheese souffle