I WONDER - When Was Chocolate Invented?

The video explores the historical significance of cocoa beans in ancient Maya and Aztec civilizations. It highlights how these cultures used cocoa beans to create a bitter, frothy drink often flavored with spices and herbs. Additionally, cocoa beans were so valued that they served as a form of currency in some societies.

Which ancient civilizations are mentioned as having existed over 3000 years ago?

• Egyptian and Sumerian

• Chinese and Indian

• Maya and Aztec

• Greek and Roman

What was the name of the drink made from cocoa beans by the Maya and Aztec?

• Still Cattle

• Chocolatl

• Cocoa Brew

• Aztec Froth

What additional ingredients were often added to the cocoa drink?

• Spices and herbs

• Fruits and nuts

• Milk and sugar

• Honey and vanilla

In what form were cocoa beans used in some ancient societies?

• As a food staple

• As a form of currency

• As a religious offering

• As a medicinal herb

Why were cocoa beans considered valuable in ancient times?

• They were rare and hard to cultivate

• They were used as a form of currency

• They were believed to have magical properties

• They were used in religious ceremonies