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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5: "Tea and the British Empire".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When is Emperor Shen Nung's reign traditionally dated?
(a) 2737-2697 BCE.
(b) 3200-3159 BCE.
(c) 4521-4232 BCE.
(d) 2932-2800 BCE.

2. By around what time did coffee use reach Mecca and Cairo?
(a) 1510.
(b) 1600.
(c) 1525.
(d) 15550.

3. When did Britain defeat the French and Spanish fleets at Trafalgar?
(a) 1818.
(b) 1779.
(c) 1900.
(d) 1805.

4. When was the Ming dynasty in control?
(a) 1789-1803.
(b) 1368-1644.
(c) 1702-1755.
(d) 1619-1789.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the Tang dynasty?

2. When was the inclusion of lemon or lime juice made compulsory in the creation of grog?

3. Who wrote the Principia?

4. Approximately when did writing first begin to emerge in Sumer?

5. How many chests of tea were dumped into the Boston Harbor during the Boston Tea Party?

(see the answer key)

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