23 Questions
What is the primary purpose of a bar?
A commercial establishment where beverages are sold and served to guests
What is the meaning of the word 'beverage'?
Something that comes from the word 'bibere' meaning to drink
What is the purpose of the Eighteenth Amendment?
To prohibit the manufacture, sale, transportation, and importation of intoxicating liquor
What is the term used to describe the illegal production of alcoholic beverages during prohibition?
Moonshining
What is the purpose of the Twenty-First Amendment?
To allow the sale of alcohol in all 50 states and the District of Columbia
What is the term used to describe places that sold illegal liquors during prohibition?
Speakeasies
Where were grapevines found in 1,000 B.C.?
Sicily and Northern Africa
What is the term for a process of coating clay vessels with tar on the inside?
Pitching
What is the origin of the English word 'win'?
From the Latin word 'vinum' and the ancient Greek word 'oinos'
Who is credited with shipping the first corked bottles of wine to England?
The Portuguese
What was the purpose of the Symposiums in ancient Greece?
To discuss philosophical matters during hours of after-dinner drinking
What is the original meaning of the word 'symposium'?
Drinking together
What was the practice of the Early Persians when discussing matters of importance?
They discussed all matters once when they were sober and once when they were drunk
Which of the following was NOT used as a food item?
Water
Which Roman deity was associated with wine and festivities?
Bacchus
What was the purpose of the 'Libation' ritual?
To pour wine or oil on the body or soil
What was the claimed benefit of drinking a mixture of wine and ground saffron?
It could cure impotence
What was the use of ale in water supply by English soldiers?
To prolong life
What was the result of soaking garments in a mixture of salt and wine by the Vikings?
The garments became as hard as a board
Who founded La Fabrica de Cerveza de San Miguel in the Philippines?
Don Enrique Maria Barretto de Ycaza
What was the trend in the beverage industry in 2023 regarding packaging?
Environment-friendly packaging
What is the name of the company that became the Philippine bottler of Coca Cola in 1927?
San Miguel Corporation
What is the trend in the beverage industry in 2023 regarding the use of ingredients?
Use of organic ingredients
Test your knowledge of bar management and the history of alcoholic beverages, including key terms and definitions related to the industry. Covers the concept of a bar, types of beverages, and significant laws like the 18th Amendment. Perfect for hospitality professionals and enthusiasts alike!
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