Ancient Mesoamerica
What civilization first used cocoa beans?
The Olmecs
Who brought chocolate to Europe?
Hernando Cortez
In what year was the cocoa press invented?
1828
When was the first American chocolate factory founded?
1765
Name two ways people enjoy chocolate today.
Candy, drinks, desserts, baking
What was the Aztec chocolate drink called?
Chocolatl
Which country first controlled the chocolate trade?
Spain
Which country made the first chocolate bar?
England
Where was the first factory located?
New England
True or False: Chocolate is enjoyed worldwide.
True
True or False: Chocolate was originally sweet.
False
How long did Spain keep chocolate a secret?
About 100 years
What did the cocoa press make possible?
Solid Chocolate
Chocolate was given to soldiers during which war?
World War 2
What is one modern concern in chocolate production?
Sustainability or fair trade
Name one way the Aztecs used cocoa besides drinking it.
As money or for ceremonies
True or False: Chocolate was sold in solid form at first.
False
Chocolate became affordable because of what?
Industrial or large scale production
Why was chocolate useful for soldiers?
Energy and Morale
Chocolate is now made into how many forms?
Many / countless
If an Aztec spilled their chocolatl, what do you think their reaction would be?
A) “Oops, no big deal.”
B) “That was my money!”
C) “I’ll just drink water instead.”
B
If Hernando Cortez tasted chocolatl for the first time, what might he have thought?
A) “This needs sugar.”
B) “This tastes like hot chocolate.”
C) “This should be frozen.”
A
Before chocolate bars existed, eating chocolate was mostly…
A) Crunchy
B) Drinkable
C) Wrapped in foil
B
Why would a soldier be happy to receive chocolate?
A) It gave energy
B) It tasted good
C) It reminded them of home
D) All of the above
D
Which of these would probably NOT be a popular chocolate flavor?
A) Chocolate chili
B) Chocolate mint
C) Chocolate toothpaste
D) Chocolate caramel
C