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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: "Spirits in the Colonial Period".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Approximately when did the civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt arise?
(a) 18,000 years ago.
(b) 9,000 years ago.
(c) 5,000 years ago.
(d) 12,000 years ago.

2. Who developed the printing press in the 1430s?
(a) Michael Puff von Schrick.
(b) Jabir ibn Hayyan.
(c) Johannes Gutenberg.
(d) Arnald of Villanova.

3. On what ship was Richard Ligon aboard when he caught his first glimpse of Barbados?
(a) The Elizabeth.
(b) The Achilles.
(c) The Mary.
(d) The Zypher.

4. Approximately when did writing first begin to emerge in Sumer?
(a) 2300 BCE.
(b) 1500 BCE.
(c) 3400 BCE.
(d) 4500 BCE.

5. How many skins of wine did Ashurnasirpal II serve at his massive banquet described in Part 2: "Wine in Greece and Rome"?
(a) 1,000 skins.
(b) 5,000 skins.
(c) 10,000 skins.
(d) 20,000 skins.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Richard MacRagh-naill die from overconsumption of alcohol?

2. What was Prince Henrique of Portugal also known as?

3. What was Admiral Edward Vernon's nickname?

4. How many people are officially recorded as having attended the feast for King Ashurnasirpal II of Assyria in Part 2: "Wine in Greece and Rome"?

5. Mesopotamia refers to a region that corresponds to what modern-day country?

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