The History and Impact of Coffee

The video explores the history of coffee, starting with the legend of Kaldi in Ethiopia. It traces coffee's spread through the Middle East, its cultural significance in the Ottoman Empire, and its introduction to Europe. Coffeehouses became centers of social and intellectual life. The video also discusses coffee's role in colonial economies and modern challenges like sustainability and climate change.

Who is credited with the discovery of coffee according to legend?

• A Sufi leader

• Kaldi, a goatherd

• King Charles II

• Robert Hooke

What was one of the early uses of coffee in Yemen?

• During ritual chants and dances

• As a currency

• To dye fabrics

• As a medicinal herb

Which city had over 80 coffeehouses by 1663?

• Central London

• Damascus

• Istanbul

• Paris

Which Enlightenment figure was known for consuming large amounts of coffee?

• John Locke

• Jean-Jacques Rousseau

• Voltaire

• Isaac Newton

What innovation was showcased at the Milan World’s Fair in 1906?

• The first coffee plantation

• The first coffee brand

• The first commercial espresso machine

• The first coffeehouse

What percentage of US factories incorporated coffee breaks by the mid-1950s?

• 80%

• 60%

• 50%

• 30%

What was a significant consequence of coffee cultivation in Latin America?

• Improved living conditions for workers

• Increased biodiversity

• Reduction in coffee prices

• Displacement of Indigenous populations

Which region is projected to shrink due to climate change, affecting coffee production?

• The Coffee Belt

• The Bean Belt

• The Java Zone

• The Mocha Region

What is one of the modern challenges faced by coffee workers worldwide?

• Overproduction of coffee

• Excessive government regulation

• Inhumane working conditions

• Lack of demand for coffee

What did scientists in the 21st century investigate to protect coffee's future?

• Coffee's medicinal properties

• Alternative coffee flavors

• Resilient coffee hybrids

• New coffee brewing techniques