History of the world in 6 Glasses

(a)   were discovered when were discovered when an arab scholar named Jabir ibn Hayyan, who was remembered as one of the fathers of chemistry, made a contraption to distill wine.

The following historical events were traditionally associated with which Drink discussed in the book:

1. Used, as currency for slave trading
2. Heavily consumed by colonists and sailors.
3. the colonial period in general

• Spirits

• Beer

• Cola

• Tea

The rise and use of coffee is most associated with which historical time period?

• The Age of Reason (Enlightenment) 18th century

• The Nuclear Age ( Post WWII 2Oth Century)

• The Classical Era ( 600 B.C.E - 600 C.E)

• The Post Classical era (600 C.E - 1450 C.E)

Which drink is most associated with Globalization, and specifically the spread of American Culture.

• Spirits

• Coca-Cola

• Beer

• Tea

Standage argues that the demand for _______ encouraged a move toward settled Agriculture which in turn (along with other stressors) led to the development of the First Civilizations.

• Wine

• Spirits

• Beer

• Coffee

While the drinking and serving of wine developed into a status symbol and sign of sophistication in both Ancient Greece and Rome. Romans viewed the drinking of wine together as a time to show differences in status rather than the greeks more egalitarian Symposium.

• False

• True

The desire for the following commodity indirectly led to the British Opium wars with China.

• Beer

• Wine

• Tea

• Cola

Drinking houses for this drink were associated with the Revolutionary though in science, politics, and finance.

• Cola

• Beer

• Coffee

• Wine

According the Standage "the story of __________ is the story of imperialism, industrialization, and world domination..."

• Beer

• Rum

• Wine

• Tea

Which drink does Standage argue will shape the path of our future on earth and possibly beyond?

• Beer

• Water

• Coffee

• Tea