The History of Tea Quiz

According to the legend, how many times did the divine farmer Shennong accidentally poison himself?

• 50 times

• 120 times

• 72 times

• 100 times

When was tea first cultivated in China?

• 3,000 years ago

• 4,500 years ago

• 6,000 years ago

• 7,500 years ago

How was tea originally consumed in ancient China?

• As a vegetable

• As a beverage

• As a fruit

• As a spice

When did tea shift from food to drink in ancient China?

• 1,500 years ago

• 1,000 years ago

• 500 years ago

• 2,000 years ago

What was the standard method of preparing tea during the Tang Dynasty?

• Packing it into portable cakes

• Brewing it in hot water

• Grinding it into powder

• Mixing it with milk

Who brought the first tea plant to Japan?

• A Chinese emperor

• A Japanese monk

• A Dutch trader

• A Portuguese noble woman

When did the Chinese emperor shift the standard from tea pressed into cakes to loose leaf tea?

• 14th century

• 6th century

• 8th century

• 10th century

What did the British pay for Chinese tea with initially?

• Gold

• Bronze

• Silver

• Copper

What substance did Britain suggest trading for Chinese tea when silver became too expensive?

• Cotton

• Silk

• Spices

• Opium

What triggered the First Opium War between China and Britain?

• A diplomatic disagreement

• A trade dispute

• A territorial conflict

• A public health problem