History of Chocolate

What group of people were the first to discover chocolate?

• Mayans

• Aztecs

• Greeks

• Cherokee

Where did this group of people live?

• North America

• Central America

• South America

• Australia

It is believed that they made this discovery in what year?

• 900 BC

• 800 BC

• 900 AD

• 800 AD

True or False:

The Mayans were able to make a sweet and tasty liquid from the cocoa.

• True

• False

What 3 ingredients did they use for the drink?

• Chili peppers

• Milk

• Cocoa beans

• Marshmallows

• Water

Some people believe that the cocoa beans were a gift from the gods.

They say it cam from Quetzalcoatl, the god of _______.

• Chocolate

• War

• Harvest

• Wisdom

What was the name of the group of people that took over the Mayans?

• The Aztecs

• The Iriquois

• The Greeks

• The Monguls

How did they tax the Mayans?

• By taking money

• By taking gold

• By taking cocoa beans

• By taking vanilla beans

What is the meaning of the word currency?

• Money

• Chocolate

• Farms

• Sheep

True or False:

Cocoa beans were used as money in Aztec and Mayan culture.

• True

• False