History of Beverages Quiz

What innovation allowed the Romans to build cities away from natural water sources?

• Bridges

• Aqueducts

• Canals

• Dams

What was the primary reason for the Romans' ability to sustain their empire?

• Cultural influence

• Trade routes

• Innovations in water management

• Military strength

Which company introduced tea to Europe in 1610?

• British East India Company

• Portuguese East India Company

• French East India Company

• Dutch East India Company

In which century did tea become a popular drink even for those who weren't sick?

• 1st Century CE

• 5th Century CE

• 7th Century CE

• 3rd Century CE

Where is coffee believed to have originated?

• Colombia

• Ethiopia

• India

• Brazil

Who is credited with discovering the stimulating effects of coffee?

• An Arabian merchant

• A Chinese emperor

• A Roman soldier

• A goat herd named Kaldi

What genetic mutation allows some people to digest lactose into adulthood?

• Lactose mutation

• Lactase deficiency

• Lactose intolerance

• Lactase persistence

What is the main sugar in milk that some people cannot digest?

• Lactose

• Fructose

• Sucrose

• Glucose

Which alcoholic beverage is considered the oldest?

• Mead

• Wine

• Whiskey

• Beer

Which civilization is known for paying pyramid workers with beer?

• Romans

• Greeks

• Egyptians

• Persians