WorksheetsNapoleon’s Buttons, Chapter 1
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
In medieval Europe, which spice was so valuable it could be used to buy the freedom of a feudal laborer?
Cinnamon
Nutmeg
Pepper
Clove
Which of the following countries is a major producer of pepper?
Canada
India
Egypt
Russia
What medieval city is now known as Istanbul?
Athens
Constantinople
Rome
Alexandria
What was one of the major motivations behind the Age of Discovery?
The search for gold
The spread of religion
The demand for peppercorns
The invention of the compass
How many carbon atoms are in the chemical formula for piperine?
12
15
17
20
Which compound is responsible for the heat in chili peppers?
Piperine
Capsaicin
Curcumin
Eugenol
What are two good chemical reasons to eat substances containing piperine, capsaicin, or zingernone?
They increase saliva and stimulate bowel movement
They reduce blood sugar and cholesterol
They neutralize stomach acid and reduce inflammation
They boost memory and reduce fatigue
True or false: Plants use molecules like eugenol and isoeugenol as natural pesticides.
True
False
Oil of cloves is sometimes used as a remedy for what?
Headaches
Toothache
Nausea
Muscle cramps
Why is safrole no longer used to flavor root beer (via oil of sassafras)?
It tastes bitter
It causes allergic reactions
It’s a carcinogen
It evaporates too quickly
