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When was tea believed to have originated from Chinese culture?
When was tea believed to have originated from Chinese culture?
- 500 A.D.
- 1500 A.D.
- 1900 A.D.
- 2737 B.C. (correct)
How did tea come to be discovered by the Chinese emperor?
How did tea come to be discovered by the Chinese emperor?
- By finding it in a hidden chest
- By accidentally dropping tea leaves into hot water (correct)
- By receiving it as a gift
- By buying it from Dutch sailors
During the 17th century, who could mostly afford tea in Europe?
During the 17th century, who could mostly afford tea in Europe?
- Middle-class families
- Artisans
- Farmers
- Aristocrats (correct)
What did the drinking of tea symbolize in Europe during the 18th century?
What did the drinking of tea symbolize in Europe during the 18th century?
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When did tea become more widely available to all segments of the population?
When did tea become more widely available to all segments of the population?
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What led China to set an embargo on exporting tea to Britain in the mid-1800s?
What led China to set an embargo on exporting tea to Britain in the mid-1800s?
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