Coffee

What did you find most interesting about the video?

How was the history of coffee connected to slavery, according to the video?

• Coffee was only grown in Europe, where slaves were free.

• Coffee plantations in the Americas used enslaved people to grow and harvest the beans.

• slavery had no connection to coffee; it was entirely independent.

• Coffee was produced exclusively by machines, so no human labor was involved.

Where did the Coffea Arabica plant, from which coffee is derived, originate?

• Brazil

• Yemen

• Ethiopia

• Haiti

What significant role did coffee houses play in Europe during the 15th century and beyond?

• They were primarily used for religious ceremonies and quiet contemplation.

• They became centers for discussing business, politics, and new ideas.

• They served as exclusive clubs for the wealthy elite.

• They were the main distribution points for coffee beans to homes.

What is the primary mechanism by which caffeine affects the human body?

• It directly increases heart rate and causes drowsiness.

• It binds to adenosine receptors, blocking the effects of adenosine.

• It directly stimulates the digestive system, leading to hunger.

• It replaces natural hormones in the brain, causing alertness.

What is the recommended maximum daily caffeine intake for healthy adults?

• 100 milligrams

• 200 milligrams

• 400 milligrams

• 1200 milligrams