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What is the earliest evidence of fermented beverages found?
What is the earliest evidence of fermented beverages found?
Which of the following was NOT a crop or plant used to create alcoholic beverages in different cultures?
Which of the following was NOT a crop or plant used to create alcoholic beverages in different cultures?
What was the primary purpose of alcohol before it became a valuable trade commodity?
What was the primary purpose of alcohol before it became a valuable trade commodity?
How did the invention of distillation in the 9th century impact the production of alcoholic beverages?
How did the invention of distillation in the 9th century impact the production of alcoholic beverages?
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Which of the following is NOT true about the origins of alcohol consumption?
Which of the following is NOT true about the origins of alcohol consumption?
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What was the primary role of alcohol during the Age of Exploration?
What was the primary role of alcohol during the Age of Exploration?
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Which of the following beverages is NOT mentioned in the text as being developed by different cultures?
Which of the following beverages is NOT mentioned in the text as being developed by different cultures?
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What was the primary ingredient used to create fermented beverages in China, according to the text?
What was the primary ingredient used to create fermented beverages in China, according to the text?
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Which of the following is NOT true about the process of distillation?
Which of the following is NOT true about the process of distillation?
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What is the basis for alcoholic drinks like beer and wine?
What is the basis for alcoholic drinks like beer and wine?
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Study Notes
- Chimpanzees accidentally discovered the process of fermentation by consuming overripe plums, which led to the creation of alcoholic beverages by humans.
- The earliest evidence of fermented beverages dates back to 7,000 BCE in China, where alcoholic drinks were made from rice, millet, grapes, and honey.
- Different cultures worldwide fermented various crops and plants to create alcoholic beverages, such as beer, wine, chicha, pulque, and sake.
- The invention of distillation in the 9th century allowed for the production of stronger spirits, which became a valuable trade commodity and played a significant role in global trade and exploration.
- Alcohol evolved from being a substance for leisure to a form of currency, preservative for water on long sea voyages, and a commodity for trade that influenced economies and societies worldwide.
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Explore the intriguing history of alcoholic beverages, from the accidental discovery of fermentation by chimpanzees to the evolution of alcohol into a valuable trade commodity that influenced global economies and societies.
