History and Evolution of Tea

History and Evolution of Tea

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Interactive Video

History, Science, Arts

9th - 12th Grade

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Mia Campbell

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The video explores the history of tea, starting with the legend of Shennong, who discovered tea in ancient China. Initially consumed as food, tea evolved into a beverage, leading to the development of a rich Chinese tea culture. The spread of tea to Japan and Europe significantly impacted global trade and economics, with tea becoming a key export for China. The Opium War and subsequent tea smuggling to India marked a turning point in tea's history. Today, tea is a globally consumed beverage with diverse cultural preparations.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to legend, how did Shennong discover tea?

He was given tea by a wandering monk.

He saw animals eating the leaves and tried it himself.

A leaf drifted into his mouth and revived him.

He found it while digging for roots.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How was tea originally consumed in ancient China?

As a dried snack.

As a beverage with hot water.

As a vegetable or cooked with grain porridge.

As a fermented drink.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant change in tea preparation occurred 1,500 years ago?

Tea was first exported to other countries.

Tea was first cultivated.

Tea was first used as a medicine.

Tea shifted from being a food to a drink.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the beverage called that became popular in China and led to a distinct tea culture?

Green tea

Black tea

Matcha

Oolong tea

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is credited with bringing the first tea plant to Japan?

A Chinese emperor

A Japanese monk

A British botanist

A Portuguese trader

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which dynasty saw the shift from tea pressed into cakes to loose leaf tea?

Ming Dynasty

Tang Dynasty

Qing Dynasty

Han Dynasty

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who helped popularize tea among the English aristocracy?

Queen Anne

Queen Elizabeth I

Queen Catherine of Braganza

Queen Victoria

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