Beverage History Quiz

What was root beer originally considered to be?

• A fruit juice

• A soft drink

• A medicinal drink

• A type of beer

Why was orange juice concentrate developed during World War II?

• To provide a new beverage for civilians

• To supply troops with vitamin C

• To create a new commercial product

• To replace fresh fruit in supermarkets

What inspired Edwin Perkins to create Kool-Aid?

• The demand for a new soft drink

• The popularity of orange juice

• The convenience of powdered Jello

• The success of root beer

Who is often incorrectly credited with inventing chocolate milk?

• Dr. James Robert Cade

• Sir Hans Sloane

• Edwin Perkins

• Charles E. Hires

What was the original purpose of Gatorade?

• To replenish athletes' fluids and electrolytes

• To provide a refreshing drink

• To replace water during exercise

• To create a new flavor of soda

What was Fanta originally made from during World War II?

• Imported fruits

• Local goods and beet sugar

• Leftover coffee beans

• Coca-Cola syrup

What was the purpose of Coca-Cola's Tab Clear?

• To compete with Crystal Pepsi

• To introduce a new flavor

• To replace New Coke

• To create a healthier soda option

What was the public reaction to New Coke?

• It was widely accepted

• It was praised for its taste

• It was met with protests

• It was ignored

What is a common myth about coffee's effect on alcohol?

• It helps sober you up

• It enhances the effects of alcohol

• It has no effect on alcohol

• It makes alcohol taste better

What did researchers find in tea leaves in 2022?

• Traces of chocolate

• DNA from hundreds of insects

• New flavors of tea

• High levels of caffeine